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Consider the class of random linear models induced by possible allocations of units in an experimental design with hierarchical or cross classification. Assuming a balanced model belongs to the class, it is shown that this model is optimal for estimation of mean.
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Stępniak, C. Optimal allocation of units in experimental designs with hierarchical and cross classification. Ann Inst Stat Math 35, 461–473 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02481003
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