Step Factor

Overview

A factor that is used to calculate proceeding dilutions during olfactometry analysis.  A ratio of the current dilution to the step factor calculates the next dilution in the dilution series.

Example of Step Factors

Max dilution = 400
Min dilution=53
Step Factor = 1.5
Steps or Dilution Series = 6

Dilution	400	267	178	118	79	53
Step Factor 1.5		400/1.5 = 267	267/1.5 = 178	178/1.5 =118	118/1.5 = 79	79/1.5 = 53
Step/Dilution Series =6	1	2	3	4	5	6