This is a basic course in designing experiments and analyzing the resulting data. The course objective is to learn how to plan, design and conduct experiments efficiently and effectively, and analyze the resulting data to obtain objective conclusions. Both design and statistical analysis issues are discussed. Opportunities to use the principles taught in the course arise in all aspects of today’s industrial and business environment. Applications from various fields will be illustrated throughout the course. Computer software packages (JMP, Design-Expert, Minitab) will be used to implement the methods presented and will be illustrated extensively.
This course is part of the Design of Experiments Specialization
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Approach complex industrial and business research problems and address them through a rigorous, statistically sound experimental strategy
Use modern software to effectively plan experiments
Analyze the resulting data of an experiment, and communicate the results effectively to decision-makers.
Skills you will gain
- statistical Methods for Process and Product improvement
- design of experiments
- experiment design
- designing experiments
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Unit 1: Getting Started and Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiments
Unit 2: Simple Comparative Experiments
Unit 3: Experiments with a Single Factor - The Analysis of Variance
Unit 4: Randomized Blocks, Latin Squares, and Related Designs
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TOP REVIEWS FROM EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN BASICS
I have used Dr. Montgomery's book off and on since the early 1990s! It is an enjoyment to watch his lectures. The only caveat is that it is a short course, which should have been obvious to me.
Very nice refresher for someone who took Experimental Design years ago. I just wish that more examples were presented.
If you are an engineer in Pharma, medical device or automobile looking for a basic course on design of experiments. this is a perfect course designed for you.
Excellent course. It is designed for everyone to understand the principles of the DOE in every field you stand.
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