Design of experiments

On completion of the course, students will be able to take part in the design, implementation and interpretation of a design of experiments.
This implies being able to:


Define the appropriate type of design of experiments


Choose the factors and the levels at which to study them


Interpret the results of the design qualitatively, quantitatively and statistically


Conclude on a design, be able to extend it if necessary and optimize on the basis of the results.


Teachers are expected to:


Present the method's potential


Define the design of experiments methodology and its conditions of use


Implement the appropriate design of experiments and process the data obtained


Evaluate the relevance of the results obtained

Introduction
Complete factorial designs
Creation
Interpretation: qualitative (effect plots) and quantitative (regression and ANOVA) analysis
Optimization
Points to watch out for: drift and block effect
Fractional factorial designs

Engineering sciences and techniques