This book explains the basics underlying designed experiments, supplies instructions on how to use several families of convenient designs, and gives an overview on assorted subtopics of the large field that comprise the design of experiments. Providing an introduction to the design of experiments, this text leads the reader step by step through the basic concepts and practices of this methodology. Special coursework or degree is not necessary, because this book uses uncomplicated language and readily understandable examples to introduce ample background theory. The focus is on providing the reader with working skills.
Chapter 1 : What Are Designed Experiments?
Chapter 2 : Why and Where Should Designed Experiments Be Used?
Chapter 3 : How Hard Are Designed Experiments to Use?
Chapter 4 : Basic Statistics as Background to Design of Experiments
Chapter 5 : Fundamentals of Experimentation
Chapter 6 : Basics of Experimental Designs
Chapter 7 : Fractional Designs and Their Uses
Chapter 8 : Examples Using Eight-Run Design
Chapter 9 : Effective Use of Simple Designs
Chapter 10 : Application of Folded-Over Designs
Chapter 11 : Nomenclature and Design Variations
Chapter 12 : Estimation of Scatter
Chapter 13 : Sizing of Experiments
Chapter 14 : Development of an Experimental Strategy
Chapter 15 : Basics of Response Surface Methods
Chapter 16 : Analysis of Response Surface Method Experiments
Chapter 17 : Basics of Mixture Designs
Chapter 18 : Latin Squares and Their Derivatives
Chapter 19 : Basics Analysis of Variance
Chapter 20 : Full Use of Analysis of Variance
Chapter 21 : Taguchias Contributions
Chapter 22 : Advanced Topics in Design of Experiments
Chapter 23 : Computer Programs for Design of Experiments
