Author: Larry B. Barrentine
Are you aware of how design of experiments (DOE) can positively affect your work? Have you been avoiding DOE because of its mathematical structure? Now there is a tool that explains the basis of DOE without a lot of mathematical knowledge while maintaining statistical correctness. By minimizing DOE's mathematics in favor of a logical, structured approach, the author demonstrates that nearly anyone can adapt DOE to his or her needs. You'll find yourself working through the book in a step-by-step manner that allows you to immediately apply what you've learned to your own situation. Each procedure is illustrated by an example. Case studies and exercises guide you through the book to help you evaluate your understanding before you move ahead to another section. A glossary of common DOE terms is also included, making this one of the most thorough introductions to this useful tool. Contents: Experiments with Two Factors * The Analytical Procedures * The Eight Steps for Analysis of Effects * Review of the Experimental Procedures * Exercise 1- Coal Processing Yield * The Spreadsheet Approach * Nonlinear Models * Experiments with Three Factors * Variation Analysis * Analysis with Unreplicated Experiments * Screening Design * Other Types of Design * Problems and Questions * Review of the Basics in Managing DOE * What Inhibits Applications of DOE * Software.
