Statistics for Experimenters: An Introduction to Design, Data Analysis, and Model Building (Hardcover)

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"In fact, [Statistics for Experimenters] might be [one of ] the most readable...books on statistical methods...would be a wonderful background for someone who wants to move into quality control. For such practical purposes, it exceeds any five books on mathematical statistics. The first three chapters are a superb introduction to statistical thinking, something that does not occur anywhere in most texts." -- The UMAP Journal

"It is hoped...that experimenters in all fields will be encouraged to read this text. " -- Biometrics

"The authors are to be congratulated for having written an excellent book. Students fortunate enough to have this as a text will have the opportunity to learn much, and not the least from the review questions and numerous well-contracted problems. Engineers wishing to advance their elementary understanding of statistical design and analysis will be delighted with this work. The writing is literate, and the technical aspects impeccable." -- Journal of Quality Technology

Product Description

Introduces the philosophy of experimentation and the part that statistics play in experimentation. Emphasizes the need to develop a capability for ``statistical thinking'' by using examples drawn from actual case studies.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 653 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (June 22, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471093157
• ISBN-13: 978-0471093152
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #206,671 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immediate usability in practice., September 18, 2001

By	Kenneth R Litko "phenym" (Crown Point, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This is an excellently written book with clear examples of how to apply statistics to everyday experimental settings. Box delves deep enough into the underlying theory to give an engineer such as myself an appreciation for the "reality" of the mathematics, but sticks to concrete examples and putting theory into practice. Each chapter follows the previous one, but each is also reasonably self-contained. Terminology is easily clarified with a quick use of the comprehensive index.

Additionally, don't let the print date fool you... the book is timely.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic text on design, well presented, February 9, 2008

By	Michael R. Chernick "statman31147" (Holland PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was published in 1978 but as other reviewers have noted its practical methods and advice are timeless. George Box and Stu Hunter are both very famous statisticians who are also great teachers and lecturers. Bill Hunter is now deceased. All three authors have made major contributions to the design of experiments. The book is written for practitioners and in the simplest language possible. Emphasis is placed on practical designs and not optimal designs because optimal designs are very sensitive to model specification.
It does not include the robust designs of Taguchi which came later and could easily be included if the authors choose to revise it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book, but you should buy the newer edition, not this version, July 26, 2005

By	Badger Turned Tarheel - See all my reviews

All of the reviews on this book are generally consistent in their praise for the book and the authors. I do not have any points to add to the discussion other than this:

It is a credit to this version of Statistics for Experimenters that it has remained relevant throughout the years as a classic introductory text that has kept selling consistently since it was released in the 1970's. Nevertheless, unless you have a particular reason for purchasing this version, you should purchase the updated version(also available through Amazon).

The full title of the newer edition is:

Statistics for Experimenters: Design, Innovation, and Discovery, 2nd Edition

The 2nd edition, written in the same engaging and readable style as the 1st, contains virtually all of the content of the 1st edition plus advances in design of experiments that have happened since the 1st edition was published.