Design of Experiments elearning course

Module 1 (The Simple Facts)
DOE Definition

Process Diagram
Inputs and Outputs
Responses
Factors

Example
Factor Levels
Tree Diagram
Full Factorial Design
Design Matrix
Orthogonal Design

Data Collection

Analysis
Pareto Chart
Main Effects Plot
Hitting a Target
Contour Plot

Confirmation Runs

Module 2 (Fractional Factorial Designs)
Interactions
Definition
Example

Aliasing
Definition
Example

Fractional Factorial Example
Factors
Worksheet
Data Entry
Pareto Chart

Analysis of Variance
Squared Multiple R
P(2 tail) values
F ratio
P value

Contour Plot

Confirmation Runs

Module 3 (Optimizing Several Responses)
Multiple Responses

Mt. Bike Tire Example
Factors and Responses
Factor Levels
Design Matrix

Potential Data Collection Problems
Measurement Errors
Errors In Conducting the Experiment
Wrong assumptions regarding interactions
Process Changes
Extrapolation

Desirability Functions
Definition
Steps

Tire Example (Continued)
Data Entry
ANOVA (Tensile Strength)
ANOVA (Hardness)
Prediction Equation
Response Surface Plot
Contour Plot (Tensile Strength)
Contour Plot (Hardness)
Contour Plot (Both)

Confirmation Runs

Summary


Module 4 (Other Design Types)
Plackett-Burman Design
Example Matrix

Taguchi Designs
L4
L8
L9
L18
L12

Signal To Noise Ratio
Smaller Is Better
Larger Is Better
Nominal Is Better

Modeling Designs
Box-Behnken
Central Composite

D-optimal Designs

Summary

Module 5 (Variance Reduction)
Types of Factors
Affect the average
Affect the variation
Affect average and variation
Have no effect

Example - "Hitting the Target"
Design Matrix
Pareto Chart
Hit a Target Screen
Confirmation Runs

Example - "Reducing Variation"
Pareto Chart
Main Effects Plot
Contour Plot
Confirmation Runs
Summary

Module 6 (Using DOE Wisdom software)
Opening Software

Design Definition Screen
Experimental Objective
Factor Definition
Response Definition
Design Types

Worksheet Window

Data Definition Window

Statistical Analysis
ANOVA
Hit a Target

Graphical Analysis
Pareto Chart
Scatter Plot
Main Effects Plot
Interaction Plot
Contour Plot
Response Surface Graph

Confirmation Runs
Summary

Module 7 (Using Minitab Software)
Opening Minitab Software

Starting A New Project
Experimental Objectives
Design Type
Factor Definition

Data Window
Response Definition
Printing a Worksheet
Data Entry

Analysis
Pareto Chart
Normal Probability Chart
Estimated Effects and Coefficients Table
Fit a New Model
Residual Plot
Main Effects Plot
Interaction Plot
Contour Plot
Surface Plot
Conclusion