7. Glossary

Analysis of variance (ISO3435-3)

The technique of separating the total variation of a response variable into significant components associated with specific sources of variation.

Residual error (ISO3435-3)

Random variable representing the difference between the results of the response variable and the corresponding expected response values based on a theoretical model.

Factor (ISO3435-3)

Predictive variable that varies in order to evaluate its effect on response.

Model (ISO3435-3)

Description associating the response variable with the prediction variable(s) and including the associated hypotheses.

Level (ISO3435-3)

Potential implementation, value or assignment of a...