An Analysis of Effects of Variable Factors on Weapon Performance

Abstract

Statistical analysis provides a powerful tool for modern decision makers. Unfortunately, this tool can be a two-edged sword. Improper or erroneous analysis can result in incorrect and costly decisions. Many analysis errors can be traced to the misapplication of statistical methods. When examining experimental data, it is first necessary to determine the true nature of that data, specifically, the structure from which the data is drawn. This determination will then be a primary factor in the choice of statistical tests. This thesis examines an analysis performed by Surface Warfare Development Group (SWDG). The SWDG analysis is shown to be incorrect due to the misapplication of testing methods. A corrected analysis is presented and recommendations suggested for changes to the testing procedures used by SWDG. Additionally, a computer program to perform basic Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tests is provided to be appended to the current SWDG statistical software.... ANOVA, Categorical, Pearson, Statistics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA267166

Entities

People

  • William V. Ridings

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Experimental Data
  • Experimental Design
  • Information Science
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Tests
  • Statistics
  • Surface Warfare
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Regression Analysis.