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A Latent Variable Approach to Gaussian Process Modeling with Qualitative and Quantitative Factors

Yichi ZhangDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; View further author information
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Siyu TaoDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; View further author information
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Wei ChenDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; View further author information
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Daniel W. ApleyDepartment of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, ILCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 291-302 | Received 20 May 2018, Accepted 22 Jun 2019, Published online: 19 Aug 2019

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