Experimental Design Basics
This is a basic course in designing experiments and analyzing the resulting data. The course objective is to learn how to plan, design and conduct experiments efficiently and effectively, and analyze the resulting data to obtain objective conclusions. Both design and statistical analysis issues are discussed. Opportunities to use the principles taught in the course arise in all aspects of today’s industrial and business environment. Applications from various fields will be illustrated throughout the course. Computer software packages (JMP, Design-Expert, Minitab) will be used to implement the methods presented and will be illustrated extensively. All experiments are designed experiments; some of them are poorly designed, and others are well-designed. Well-designed experiments allow you to obtain reliable, valid results faster, easier, and with fewer resources than with poorly-designed experiments. You will learn how to plan, conduct and analyze experiments efficiently in this course.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Approach complex industrial and business research problems and address them through a rigorous, statistically sound experimental strategy
Use modern software to effectively plan experiments
Analyze the resulting data of an experiment, and communicate the results effectively to decision-makers.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Unit 1: Getting Started and Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiments
Week 2
Unit 2: Simple Comparative Experiments
Week 3
Unit 3: Experiments with a Single Factor - The Analysis of Variance
Week 4
Unit 4: Randomized Blocks, Latin Squares, and Related Designs
Week 5
Unit 5: Project
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Very nice refresher for someone who took Experimental Design years ago. I just wish that more examples were presented.
the subject has taught me a lot that how to design your experiments in future
Very excellent presentation. I very much enjoyed doing the course.
Very well organized and good exposure to basic concepts! JMP trials are an add on benefit!
