Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product in Optimization Using Designed Experiments

Authors:
Raymond H. Myers;Douglas C. Montgomery
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Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product in Optimization Using Designed Experiments
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1995

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Abstract

From the Publisher:Using a practical approach, it discusses two-level factorial and fractional factorial designs, several aspects of empirical modeling with regression techniques, focusing on response surface methodology, mixture experiments and robust design techniques. Features numerous authentic application examples and problems. Illustrates how computers can be a useful aid in problem solving. Includes a disk containing computer programs for a response surface methodology simulation exercise and concerning mixtures.