Experimental Statistics (Dover Books on Mathematics)

This highly regarded handbook is perfect for those seeking engineering information and quantitative data for designing, developing, constructing, and testing equipment. Topics include characterizing and comparing the measured performance of a material, product, or process; general considerations in planning experiments; statistical techniques for analyzing extreme-value data; and more. 1966 edition. Index. Includes 52 figures and 76 tables. Formulated to assist scientists and engineers engaged in army ordnance research and development programs, this well-known and highly regarded handbook is a ready reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as for professionals seeking engineering information and quantitative data for designing, developing, constructing, and testing equipment.Preliminary considerations include a survey of some basic statistical concepts and methods of characterizing and comparing the measured performance of a material, product, or process. Discussion of linear relationships follows, along with examinations of polynomial and multivariable relationship analysis by the method of least squares; qualitative performance; sensitivity testing; general considerations in planning experiments; factorial experiments; tests independent of distribution form; and treatment of outliers. Concluding chapters assess the role of control charts in experimental work; statistical techniques for analyzing extreme-value data; use of transformations; the relation between confidence intervals and tests of significance; and expression of the uncertainties of final results. Formulated to assist scientists and engineers engaged in army ordnance research and development programs, this well-known and highly regarded handbook is a ready reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as for professionals seeking engineering information and quantitative data for designing, developing, constructing, and testing equipment. Topics include characterizing and comparing the measured performance of a material, product, or process; general considerations in planning experiments; statistical techniques for analyzing extreme-value data; use of transformations; and many other practical methods. 1966 edition. Index. 52 figures. 76 tables.