The combat ratings give the Beam weapon combat factor, the Missile factor, and the Screen factor.
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A sensitivity analysis method widely used to screen factors in models of large dimensionality is the design proposed by Morris.
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The missile or beam factors of the firing ships are compared to the screen factors of the defenders, and a die roll determines if a ship has been destroyed.
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These 9 factors are : screen factors, terminology and system feedback, learning factors, system capabilities, technical manuals, on-line tutorials, multimedia, teleconferencing, and software installation.