trend

Choose a trend function for a Gaussian process surrogate

Specification

  • Alias: None

  • Arguments: None

  • Default: reduced_quadratic

Child Keywords:

Required/Optional

Description of Group

Dakota Keyword

Dakota Keyword Description

Required (Choose One)

Trend Order

constant

Constant trend function

linear

Use a linear polynomial or trend function

reduced_quadratic

Quadratic polynomials - main effects only

quadratic

Use a quadratic polynomial or trend function

Description

The only trend functions that are currently supported are polynomials.

The trend function is selected using the trend keyword, with options constant, linear, or reduced_quadratic. The reduced_quadratic trend function includes the main effects, but not mixed/interaction terms. The Surfpack GP (See surfpack) has the additional option of (a full) quadratic.