The term “Parameter Scan” is used to refer to a true study of the sensitivity of the design to
each factor independent of all other factors. Each factor is studied at all of its
specified levels (values) while all other factors are held fixed at their baseline. A
baseline point is also analyzed for reference, resulting in
(
factors,
levels for factor
) design point evaluations. Although this does not provide any
interaction information, it does allow you to study many factors at many levels with
relatively few design point evaluations. If interactions are insignificant, the results
are a good indicator of the effects of the individual factors.