ABSTRACT
I In this volume, the author demystifies the Design of Experiments (DOE). He begins with a clear explanation of the traditional experimentation process. He then covers the concept of variation and the importance of experimentation and follows through with applications. Stamatis also discusses full and fractional factorials. The strength of this volume lies in the fact that not only does it introduce the concept of robustness, it also addresses "Robust Designs" with discussions on the Taguchi methodology of experimentation. And throughout the author ties these concepts into the Six Sigma philosophy and shows readers how they use those concepts in their organizations.
TRADITIONAL EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN. Introduction. The Planning and Managing the "Process" of Experimentation. Considerations of Experimental Designs. Analysis of Existing Data. Analysis of Means. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Factorial Designs. Full Factorial Experiments. Model Building - Utility of Models with Experimental Design. Fractional Factorial Experiments. Three Level Designs. Special Topics in Design of Experiments. ROBUST PARAMETER DESIGN. Introduction to Taguchi and Parameter Design. A New Attitude and Approach. Orthogonal Arrays and Linear Graphs. Parameter Design. Taguchi and ANOVA. Case Studies. Glossary. Selected Bibliography.
