Input factor

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An independent variable that may affect a (dependent) response variable and is included at different levels in the experiment.

Interaction
Event that occurs when the effect of one input factor on the output depends upon the level of another input factor. In designed experiments, a significant combined effect or outcome resulting from two or more variables.

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