An Approach to Sensitivity Analysis of Computer Models: Part II—Ranking of Input Variables, Response Surface Validation, Distribution Effect and Technique Synopsis

Abstract

This is the second part of a two-part paper presenting a statistical approach to the sensitivity analysis of computer models. In this part consideration is given to response surface construction techniques including identification of possible overfit and data transformation to handle nonlinearities. Methods for response surface validation are presented as is a summary of the sensitivity analysis approach contained in this paper.