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Russell, K. G.; John, J. A.

A note on the optimality of resolvable block designs with unequal block sizes. (English) Zbl 0939.62077

J. Stat. Plann. Inference 81, No. 1, 195-199 (1999).
Summary: \((M,S)\)-optimality is used in computer search algorithms as a quick way of filtering out inefficient designs. We show that it does not work well for resolvable designs with unequal block sizes. Instead we suggest the use of a criterion based on the dual design.

MSC:

62K05 Optimal statistical designs
62K10 Statistical block designs

Keywords:

A-optimality; average efficiency factor; interchange algorithm; (M,S)-optimality; resolvable designs; dual design
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