Prediction Window

The Prediction window is available after you analyze response data with at least one quantitative factor. The window allows you to enter values for each factor and see predicted results for the selected response.

The tool can be accessed from design folios, free form folios and multiple linear regression folios. To open it choose Data > Analysis > Prediction or click the icon on the control panel.

The values available for prediction in the Prediction window vary depending on whether your response values contain standard or life data. The Prediction window for standard data is shown next. The window for R-DOE looks similar, except it lacks the Bounds Options area.

Note: If the prediction is based on a reliability DOE analysis, the Publish Model button will be available on the control panel. When you click this button, the selected prediction will be used to publish the analysis results as a model. (See Publishing Models from R-DOE.)

To use the Prediction window, follow the steps outlined next:

 

    • For mixture designs, you can display the component factor values as amounts (e.g., 2 pounds), proportions (e.g., 0.2 = 20% of the total mixture used in the run) or pseudovalues (scaled values between 0 and 1, where 0 is the minimum possible value for the factor and 1 is the maximum possible value) by choosing Display > [Value Type].

   

All entered and calculated values are retained in the Prediction window after you close it; the next time you open the window, your inputs and results will appear. To clear the entire window, click the Clear icon in the window toolbar.

The Prediction window can be sorted by any column. Select a cell in the column you wish to sort by and then choose Sort > Sort [Ascending/Descending].

 

The information in the Prediction window can be transferred to a spreadsheet by choosing Transfer > Send to Spreadsheet.

The information can also be saved as a Microsoft Excel® file (*.xls or *.xlsx) by choosing Transfer > Send to Excel.

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