Including a Variable in a Statistical Analysis

Before including a variable in a statistical analysis, you must specify that you intend to use it during a statistical analysis in the Properties dialog box.

  1. To include a variable in a statistical analysis:
  1. If the variable is a design variable, click Twin Builder > Design Properties. You can also access the project variables from a menu in the lower left corner of the following Optimization dialog boxes: Parametric, Optimization, Sensitivity, Statistical, Design of Experiments, and DesignXplorer Setup. Click Edit Variables > Edit Design Variables.
  2. If the variable is a project variable, click Project > Project Variables. You can also access the project variables from a menu in the lower left corner of the following Optimization dialog boxes: Parametric, Optimization, Sensitivity, Statistical, Design of Experiments, and DesignXplorer Setup. Click Edit Variables > Edit Project Variables.

The Properties dialog box appears.

  1. Click the tab that lists the variable you want to include in the statistical analysis.
  2. Click the row containing the variable you want to include in the statistical analysis.
    Note:

    Dependent variables cannot be included in a statistical analysis.

  3. Select the Statistical option above.
  4. For the variable you want to include in the statistical analysis, select Include.
  5. The selected variable will now be available for statistical analysis in a statistical setup defined in the current design or project.

    Note:

    Complex numbers are not allowed for variables to be used in an Optimetrics sweep, or for optimization, statistical, sensitivity or tuning setups.

  1. Optionally, override the distribution criteria that Optimetrics will use for the variable in every statistical analysis.

 

Related Topics 

Setting up a Statistical Analysis