Emphasizes the strategy of experimentation, data analysis, and the interpretation of experimental results. * Features numerous examples using actual engineering and scientific studies. * Presents statistics as an integral component of experimentation from the planning stage to the presentation of the conclusions. * Deep and concentrated experimental design coverage, with equivalent but separate emphasis on the analysis of data from the various designs. * Topics can be implemented by practitioners and do not require a high level of training in statistics. * New edition includes new and updated material and computer output.

ROBERT L. MASON, PhD, is Institute Analyst at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. RICHARD F. GUNST, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Statistical Science at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. JAMES L. HESS, PhD, is Staff Vice President, Operations, at Leggett & Platt Inc. in Carthage, Missouri.