In order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. 1  Affect is usually used as a verb. It is an action word that means to produce a change in or influence something. 2  Effect is usually used as a noun.
Shear Factor. The distance a point moves due to shear divided by the perpendicular distance of a point from the invariant line.
Adjustment Factor - The adjustment factor refers to an amount that is deducted from the. observed defect (ODR) when random sampling is with extrapolated deductions (RSED) or. random sampling without extrapolated deductions (RSWED) is used to calculate the defect. rate (DR) for the entire population.