Chapter 1. Initial considerations --; chapter 2. Topics of elementary statistics --; chapter 3. Understanding factorial designs --; chapter 4. Comparison of methodologies : study of one variable at a time versus factorial design --; chapter 5. Experimental strategy for fractional factorial and central composite rotational designs --; chapter 6. The Plackett and Burman designs --; chapter 7. Additional case studies : application to processes and formulation of products.
Experimental Design and Process Optimization delves deep into the design of experiments (DOE). The book includes Central Composite Rotational Design (CCRD), fractional factorial, and Plackett and Burman designs as a means to solve challenges in research and development as well as a tool for the improvement of the processes already implemented. Appropriate strategies for 2 to 32 factors are covered in detail in the book. The book covers the essentials of statistical science to assist readers in understanding and applying the concepts presented. It also presents numerous examples of applications.