Quality by Experimental Design (Neurological Disease and Therapy) [Hardcover]

Thomas B. Barker (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0824789105 | ISBN-13: 978-0824789107 | Publication Date: July 19, 1994 | Edition: 2

Elucidating a structure for experimentation that reduces excess expenditure of resources, this book explores the basic philosophy behind experimental design and the organizational aspects necessary to carry out both large- and small-scale endeavors. The author offers summaries of key concepts, end-of-chapter problems, and complete step-by-step examples for all methods and techniques covered. He integrates the robust design methodology introduced by Taguchi as a natural part of the design effort and establishes a criterion for measurement variables. The book presents the mathematical aspects of statistical experimental design in an intuitive rather than a theoretical manner.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 502 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (July 19, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824789105
• ISBN-13: 978-0824789107
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,543,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear up the confusion in DOE, February 3, 2007

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Thomas B. Barker (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quality By Experimental Design, 3rd Edition (Quality and Reliability) (Hardcover)

Confused by ponderous text books?
Befuddled by incomprehensible equations?
Stymied by what to do next?
Miffed by academic professors who never designed an experiment in real life?
Put off by tricky SAS code?
Unable to do the job for your employer?
Shortchanged by the simplicity of a Six Sigma training class?
Ready to go back to the "old trial and error" methods?

Then you need Tom Barker's easy to read, right on the mark, student oriented guide to understanding and applying Design of Experiments - Quality by Experimental Design - 3rd Edition.

This book has been written for students who need to apply DOE, not the stuffy academic community that only thinks of the mathematical rigor. The equations in Tom's book are the same rigorous mathematical foundations as in any other book on DOE, but are set in a context of application. They are explained in simple language, not derived from axioms or lemmas. Equations in Tom's book come to life and do something for the reader. That something is the systematic and efficient uncovering of the complex reasons for product or process success and failure.

Barker's book is written for the current practitioner and the future practitioners of Statistical Experimental Design. Tom shows how to plan, how to build, and how to interpret and then how to use the results of powerful experimental design configurations. His insights are based on his experience at Xerox Corporation where he personally used DOE on thousands of investigations that were fruitful in the commercial development of the fledgling science of xerography that has become the successful product we all take for granted today.

As a student, you need this book now to help you understand the confusion in class.

As a product or process design engineer, you need this book now to make your efforts to get results fast and with excellent confidence.

As a manager of product or process development, you need this book now to enable you to lead your teams to success in the short development times allocated by the mandate of the ever decreasing product development cycle.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Quality Text Book!, July 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Quality by Experimental Design (Neurological Disease and Therapy) (Hardcover)

This is the best quality text book I have ever read! I learned so much and was able to apply it to my job and my boss has really noticed my increased contribution! Thanks Thomas B. Barker!