Abstract
In this paper we present a new method for optimizing designs of experiments for non-linear mixed effects models, where a categorical factor with covariate information is a design variable combined with another design factor. The work is motivated by the need to effciently design pre-clinical experiments in enzyme kinetics for a set of Human Liver Microsomes. However, the results are general and can be applied to other experimental situations where the variation in the response due to a categorical factor can be partially accounted for by a covariate. The covariate included in the model explains some systematic variability in a random model parameter. This approach allows better understanding of the population variation as well as estimation of the model parameters with higher precision.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 927-937 |
Journal | Biometrics |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 28 Jan 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2017 |
Keywords
- Covariates
- Enzyme kinetics
- Planning experiments
- Random model parameters