STAT 440: Design and Analysis of Experiments

Course Description

An introduction to the basic methods of designed experimentation. Fixed and random effects models together with the analysis of variance techniques will be developed. Specialized designs including randomized blocks, latin squares, nested, full, and fractional factorials will be studied. The statistical computer package R will be used. In addition to the course prerequisite, students are strongly encouraged to completeSTAT 305prior to enrolling inSTAT 440for a more comprehensive understanding. Students cannot receive credit for bothSTAT 440andSTAT 540. (W, AY).