Defence Engineering College

Department of Production
Course Syllabus

1. Instructor Information
Name Prof. Charlton S. Inao
Office Location
Phone Number
E-mail charl21us@yahoo.com
Office Hours
2. Course Information
Course Name Experimental Methods in Design
Course Code PE-6261
Credit hours 3-2-3
Pre -requisite Basic Knowledge in Industrial Statistics, SPC , ANOVA,
Regression
3. Course Description
Aim: To conduct designed experiments based on the number of factors and levels to achieve the
desired optimum response.

Description:
Introduction to Experimental Design; Simple Comparative Experiments; Experiments with a
Single Factor: The Analysis of Variance(ANOVA); Randomized Blocks, Latin Squares and
Related Designs; Introduction to Factorial Designs; The 2k Factorial Design; Blocking and
Confounding in the 2k Factorial Design; Two Level Fractional Factorial Designs; Three-Level and
Mixed –Level Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs; Fitting Regression Models; Response
Surface Methods and Designs; Robust Parameter Design and Process Robustness Studies;
Experiments with Random Factors; Nested and Split –Plot Designs; Other Design and Analysis
Topics.

4. Method of Instruction
Class lectures 2 fifty minutes lecture hours every week
• Active learning (involves the full participation of
students)
• Teach inductively and to be followed by deductive
assertions
• Use multi-media and animated models

In-class Tutorial 3 fifty minutes tutorial hours every

alternative week
• Student shall prepare on given assignments and
solve them in classes
• Hold discussions on complex real-world problems
related to the subject
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Study of lecture notes • This is fully the responsibility of the learner
Demonstrations Different approach in planning, designing, and
conducting DOE using statistical software will be
shown in the laboratory.
Lab assignments 3 fifty minutes tutorial hours every
alternative week
• Perform the respective experiments and produce
laboratory report
• Come prepared when coming to lab
• Viva-voice as part of continuous assessment
scheme
Group Assignment • Work in groups in not more than 4 member
• Recognize individual contribution
Project • Level of work in terms of literature and documentation
• Apply scientific methods
5. Learning Outcomes
After the completion of the course the student will have the
following attributes:
5.1 Knowledge
5.1.1 Understand the history, strategy, application and techniques in designed experiments.
5.1.2 Demonstrate statistical concepts, sampling method and inferences about the difference in
means in simple comparative experiments..
5.1.3 Demonstrate the design, organization and execution or running of a designed experiment
with single factor using ANOVA.
5.1.4 Evaluate the randomized complete, balanced incomplete block design, and Latin Square
related design
5.1.5 Demonstrate knowledge on basic 2 level full and fractional factorial designs that are ideal
for process optimization.
5.1.6 Demonstrate the knowledge on the use of blocking and confounding in the 2 level factorial
and fractional factorial design.
5.1.7 Demonstrate techniques for experimental situations using three (3) level and mixed level
experiments factorial and fractional factorial designs.

5.1.8 Perform regression calculations to test the fitness of the model experiment.
5.1.9 Demonstrate knowledge in Mixture Experiments using Response Surface
Methodology(RSM)
5.2.0 . Design and implement Robust Parameter Design and Process Robustness Studies
5.2.1 Conduct experiments with random factors.
5.2.2 .
Recognized, design and apply Nested and Split- Plot Designs in DOE.
5.2.3 Understand how to account for variables (covariates) that may affect the response but

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5.2.4 Perform other design and model analysis like Box -Cox Method, and Generalized Linear
Model, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)

• 5..3 Intellectual and practical skills

5.3.1 Apply the skills necessary to correctly analyze resulting data to effectively and efficiently
reach experimental objectives.
5.3.2 Perform statistical software’s customizable and powerful graphical displays to interpret
and communicate experimental results to improve products and processes.
5.3.3 Manipulate and control critical factors that impact important response variables, reduce
process variation, and expedite research and development projects
5.3.4 . Investigate how to experiment in the real world by using techniques such as sequential
experimentation that balance the discovery of critical process information while being
sensitive to the resources required to obtain that information.
5.3.5 Manipulate how to find factor settings that simultaneously optimize multiple responses.
5.3.6 Simulate factorial and fractional factorial DOE.
5.3.7 Calculate Ideal Function of Robust Parameter Design.
5.4 Attitude and behavior

• Appreciate the value of conducting designed experiments.

• Appreciate the usefulness of statistical software in conducting DOE.
• Develop team work sprit
6. Course Outline
Chapter Week Topics to be covered Learning Assignments/activity
(Lecture hours) Outcomes (Tutorial hours)

Chapter : 1 1 Strategy of Experimentation Lecture and

Applications of Experimental Design
Introduction to demonstration is
Principles and Guidelines for
Experimental Designing Experiments delivered .Report
Design History of Statistical Design 5.1.1
Using Statistical Techniques in
topics will be
Experimentation assigned to the
students.

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 2 Introduction
Basic Statistical Concepts
Chapter :2 Assigned Student/s
Sampling and Sampling Distributions
Simple Inferences about the Differences in do the reporting.
Comparative Means 5.1.2
• Randomized Designs
Lecturer facilitates
Experiments
• Paired Comparison Design discussion.
Inferences about the Variances of
Normal distributions

Chapter: 3 3 The Analysis of Variance Assigned Student/s

Analysis of the Fixed Effects do the reporting.
Experiments with Model
Single Factor: The Model Adequacy Checking Lecturer facilitates
Analysis of
Variance(ANOVA) Practical Interpretation of Results discussion.
Determining Sample Size 5.1.3
Dispersion Effects
The Regression Approach to the
Analysis of Variance
Nonparametric Methods in the
Analysis of Variance
Chapter: 4 4 The Randomized Complete Block Assigned Student/s
Design
Randomized do the reporting.
The Latin Square Design
Blocks, Latin 5.1.4
The Graeco-Latin Square Design
Squares, and Lecturer facilitates
Balanced Incomplete Block
Related Designs
Designs discussion.
Chapter: 5 5 Introduction . Assigned
The Two- Factor Factorial Design
Factorial Designs Student/s do the
The General Factorial Design
Fitting Response Curves and Surfaces reporting.
Blocking in a Factorial Design
Lecturer facilitates
5.1.5
discussion.
Chapter: 6 6 Introduction .Assigned
The 2^2 Design
The 2k Factorial Student/s do the
The 2^3 Design
Design The General 2^k Design reporting.
A Single Replicate of the 2^k Design
Lecturer facilitates
The Addition of Center Points to the 5.1.5
2^k Design discussion.
Coded Design Variables

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 Chapter: 7 7 Introduction Assigned
Blocking a Replicated 2^k Design
The Blocking and Student/s do the
Confounding in the 2^k Factorial
Confounding in the Design
5.1.6
reporting.
2^k Factorial Confounding the 2^k Factorial Design
Design in Two Blocks Lecturer facilitates
Confounding the 2^k Factorial Design discussion.
in Four Blocks
Confounding the 2^k Factorial Design
in 2^p Blocks
Partial Confounding

Chapter: 8 8 Introduction Assigned Student/s

The One- Half Fraction of the 2^k
Two Level Design
do the reporting.
The One –Quarter Fraction of the 2^k
5.1.5
Fractional Factorial Lecturer facilitates
Design
Design The General 2^k-p Fractional Factorial discussion.
Design
Resolution III Designs
Resolution IV and V Designs
Supersaturated Designs

9 Midterm- Examination

Chapter: 9 10 Assigned Student/s

The 3^k Factorial Design
Confounding in the 3^k Factorial
do the reporting.
Three -Level and
Design 5.1.7
Lecturer facilitates
Mixed- Level Fractional Replication of the 3^k
Fractional Design. discussion.
Factorial And
Factorials With Mixed Levels
Fractional
Factorial Designs
Chapter: 10 11 Introduction 5.1.8 Assigned Student/s
Linear Regression Models
do the reporting.
Fitting Regression Estimation of Parameters in Linear
Regression Models Lecturer facilitates
Models Hypothesis Testing in Multiple
Regression discussion.
Confidence Intervals(CI) in Multiple
Regression
Prediction of New Response
Observations
Regression Model Diagnostics
Testing for Lack of Fit

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 Chapter: 11 12 Introduction 5.1.9 Assigned Student
The Method of Steepest Ascent
do the reporting.
Response Surface Analysis of a Second-Order Response
Surface Lecturer facilitates
Methods and Designs
Experimental Designs for Fitting
Response Surfaces discussion.
Mixture Experiments
Evolutionary Operations

Chapter 12 13 Introduction 5.2.0 Assigned Student/s

Crossed Array Designs
do the reporting.
Robust Analysis of the Crossed Array Designs
Parameter Combined Array Designs and the Lecturer facilitates
Design and Response Model Approach
Choice of Designs
discussion.
Process
Robustness
Studies
Chapter: 13 14 The Random Effects Model Assigned Student/s
The Two-Factor Factorial with
Random Factors
do the reporting.
Experiments with
The Two-Factor Mixed Model Lecturer facilitates
Random Factors
Sample Size Determination with
Random Effects discussion.
5.2.1
Rules for Expected Mean Squares
Approximate F Tests
Estimation of Variance Components

Chapter:14 15 The Two Stage Nested Design . Assigned

The General m-stage Nested Design
Student/s do the
Nested and Split – Designs with both Nested and
5.2.2
Plot Designs Factorial Factors reporting.
The Split-Plot Design
Lecturer facilitates
Other Variations in the Split Plot
Design discussion.

Chapter: 15 16 • Non normal responses and 5.2.3 . Assigned

Transformations Student/s do the
Other Designs
and Analysis • Unbalanced Data in a Factorial reporting.
Topics Design Lecturer facilitates
discussion.
17 • Analysis of Covariance 5.2.4 Assigned Student/s
• Repeated Measures do the reporting.
Lecturer facilitates
discussion.

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 18/19 Final Examination period
7. Laboratory Activities
No Experiments Title
1 Determining the levels of rubber band force, stop angle, type of ball for Statapult
2 Selection of the best Printer Fuser using End Cap, Extension Spring and and Belt as
Factors and Wear in Belt as Response
3 Determining the best combination of factors (tire pressure, diameter, type of gasoline )to
achieve the least mpg or km/L of an automobile.
4 Design of laser Printer Tray Using the best levels of Dam Angle, ACM Normal Force and
the Restraint Pad Thickness and Distance with the Level Factorial Design.
5 Selection of Levels of Factors (Screw Speed, Cycle time , Gate Size, Holding Pressure
Mold Temperature, Holding time) to reduce the shrinkage in injection molding process.
6 Design of Paper Helicopter
8. Required Text and Reference
Text Book Douglas . C. Montgomery, “ Design and Analysis of
Experiments”7th Ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2009

Reference Books 1) Jiju Anthony, “Design of Experiments for engineers and

Scientists”, Butterworth and Heinemann, 2004.
2) George E.P. Box, William G. Hunter, J. Stuart Hunter, “
Statistics for Experimenters; An Introduction to Design, Data
Analysis and Model Building, 2nd Ed, 2005.
3) CF Jeff Wu, Michael Hamada, “ Experiments: Planning ,
Analysis and Parameter Design Optimization,” 2000.
4) Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 5th
Edition, Walpole and Myers
5) Basic Statistical Methods, 5th Edition, Downie and Heath
6) SAS JMP Manual, Version 4
By SAS Institute

Software Required SAS-JMP, Design-Expert, Statistica, Minitab, SPSS

9. Assessment
Type Weight Due date Behavior and Criteria
Mid semester Exam 25% 9th week of the semester Examination will be set to
address learning outcomes
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 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.2
and 5.2.3 and the criteria
is to get all questions
answered correctly
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Final semester Exam 30% 17 week of the semester Examination will be set
to address learning
outcomes
5.1.3, 5.1., 5.1.6 and 5.1.7
and the criteria is to get
all questions answered
correctly
Assignment 10% TBD Individually unique
questions will be given to
check the level of
confidence and the
criteria is to get correct
answer.
Lab Practice 10% Every alternative weeks Perform all the stated
experiments completely
and report accordingly
Individual Report 25% TBD Problems related to
modeling and simulation
of physical systems will
be given and the criteria
is to produce relevant
document, scientific
approach to solve the
problem in question, and
presentation skill

10. Academic Honesty

Copying from any outside sources (e.g. Fellow students, and Internet, etc.) on any material to be graded is
not permitted, and will be considered cheating. Cheating will result in failure of the assignment, failure of
the class and/or face possible disciplinary action. Each student is responsible for securing his or her work
from copying. Each student is expected to abide by college policies on academic conduct.
11. Due Date
All assignments must be turned in the class on the due date for full credit. No assignment will be
accepted after class on the due date. Since the group assignment is due in week 14, papers for this
presentation should be submitted before one week of the 14th week. Failure of submission and
presentation of the group assignment in week 14 will be awarded as zero out of 10 points.
12. Classroom Behavior
Anything that disturbs your instructor or your colleagues during the class period is considered a
troublesome behavior. Examples include: Using mobiles, PDA, making offensive remarks, sleeping,
working on assignments related to other courses, etc. troublesome behaviors are completely prohibited.

13. Approval (Affidavit)

Name : Signature Date
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Section Head:
Department Head: