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Spatial regression models provide a complementary alternative to polynomial response surface methods in the context of process optimization. The models enable estimation of design variable effects and via EBLUPS smooth data-faithful approximations to the unknown response function over the design space. The covariance structure of the particular spatial models drives the predicted response surfaces and both isotropic and geometrically anisotropic forms are considered. Estimation of covariance parameters is achieved via maximum likelihood or restricted maximum likelihood. A feature of the method is the visually appealing graphical summaries that are produced. These allow rapid identification of process windows on the design space for which the response(s) achieves target performance. The models perform well in association with spatial designs such as the maximin and minimax designs. The EVOP approach is also possible and in this context the models provide a representation of the response over the entire series of designs. An example involving the optimization of assay components in a DNA amplification procedure provides illustration.
We thank W. Keating of Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems for the data, P. Haaland of Beacton Dickinson Research Center for helpful comments on the manuscript and R. Stogner of SAS Institute for help with SAS SPECTRAVIEW.
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O’Connell, M., Wolfinger, R. (1997). Flexible Response Surface Methods via Spatial Regression and Eblups. In: Gregoire, T.G., Brillinger, D.R., Diggle, P.J., Russek-Cohen, E., Warren, W.G., Wolfinger, R.D. (eds) Modelling Longitudinal and Spatially Correlated Data. Lecture Notes in Statistics, vol 122. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0699-6_22
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