Design of Experiments

  1. Fundamental Principles of Experimental Design
    1. Randomization
      1. Purpose and Importance
        1. Types of Randomization
          1. Complete Randomization
            1. Restricted Randomization
              1. Stratified Randomization
              2. Randomization Methods
                1. Random Number Tables
                  1. Computer-Generated Random Sequences
                    1. Physical Randomization Methods
                    2. Randomization in Different Design Types
                      1. Practical Considerations
                      2. Replication
                        1. True Replication vs. Repeated Measurements
                          1. Benefits of Replication
                            1. Estimating Experimental Error
                              1. Increasing Precision
                                1. Assessing Reproducibility
                                2. Determining Number of Replicates
                                  1. Pseudoreplication Issues
                                    1. Cost-Benefit Considerations
                                    2. Blocking
                                      1. Concept of Blocking
                                        1. Purpose and Benefits
                                          1. Types of Blocks
                                            1. Complete Blocks
                                              1. Incomplete Blocks
                                                1. Balanced Blocks
                                                  1. Unbalanced Blocks
                                                  2. Block Size Considerations
                                                    1. Multiple Blocking Factors
                                                      1. Analysis Implications

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                                                    3. Planning and Conducting Experiments