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initial_samples


Number of data points used during initial Bayesian calibration

Specification

Alias: samples

Argument(s): INTEGER

Default: method-dependent

Description

The experimental design algorithm starts with a preliminary Bayesian calibration. The keyword initial_samples specifies the number of data points used during this initial calibration. These data points may come from external data sources through calibration_data_file, from an LHS sample of the design space, or both.