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Description

Provides an overview of the design of experiments methodology, which is an iterative product/process improvement method and an important part of a student’s Lean, Six Sigma, or quality improvement plans.

Objectives

Determining which independent variables to include in an experiment or study.

Selecting a screening design.

Performing an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), interpreting the results and recognize when further study is warranted.

Performing an Analysis of Means (ANOM), graph and interpreting the results (main effects and interaction effects) in combination with the results of ANOVA - for presentation to management.

Determining which independent variables are most critical; and what settings are optimal.

Understanding a cost-saving strategy to determine the settings for those independent variables which are not critical.

Making pair-wise comparisons of treatments.

Target Attendees

Scientists, engineers, program managers, testers or others who plan, execute, or oversee industrial experiments.

Prerequisite(s)

Recommended: TDD 002, Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
None	None	None	None

Course Length

10 class days (accelerated version 5 class days)

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Targeted Training
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	N/A
PDS Code	n/a
Additional Public Information	N/A

Continuing Education Units	0
Continuous Learning Points	70
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

This is a Fee for Service on-site course delivered for requesting organizations after coordination between the organizations representative and the appropriate DAU representative. DAU charges a standard fee for the “off-the-shelf” delivery of the selected course plus instructor(s) travel and per diem as may be required to support the request. Organizations desiring modifications to the “off-the-shelf” design may incur additional fees.

To inquire about or request this course for your organization, click the Apply for Course button in the upper right corner.

The CLPs referenced above presume off-the-shelf delivery.li>Participants need a scientific or statistical calculator for class.