Statistical Methods for Defense Testing

In the increasingly complex and data‐limited world of military defense testing, statisticians play a valuable role in many applications. Before the DoD acquires any major new capability, that system must undergo realistic testing in its intended environment with military users. Although the typical test environment is highly variable and factors are often uncontrolled, design of experiments techniques can add objectivity, efficiency, and rigor to the process of test planning. Statistical analyses help system evaluators get the most information out of limited data sets....

2017 · Dean Thomas, Kelly Avery, Laura Freeman, Matthew Avery