Theory of the Design of Experiments

"As the very antithesis of all those downmarket cookbooks of experimental design, this monograph is to be welcomed."-D. A. Preece, Biometrics, March 2001"This long awaited book is in the spirit of the classic introductory text by D. R. Cox … a compact and insightful presentation of an unusually wide range of design areas important for industrial and agricultural experiments, and clinical trials … The book will be particularly useful for statisticians who want to learn about design theory linked to practical problems, and for advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students … This approach enables a clear presentation of key ideas in the main areas of design, and gives an interesting and enjoyable read."Short Book Reviews, Volume 20, No. 3, December 2000"Intended for anyone concerned with the theoretical issues in the design of experiments, this well-organized book of 224 pages (8 chapters) of text and 74 pages of appendixes provides a clear account of the major topics in the area... In summary, this book is an excellent addition to the literature. It can serve as a cornerstone in a graduate student's exploration in the theoretical aspects of experimental design and is a valuable reference for statisticians working in medicine, agriculture, the physical sciences, and other areas of biometry and industry."-Technometrics, Vol. 43, No. 4, November 2001"…This approach is a refreshing change from the many contemporary expository books on statistical study design…this carefully written and concise book with its large, well-selected collection of references will be a useful addition to the library of any serious statistician."-Statistics in Medicine, Vol. 21, 2002

• Some General Concepts. Avoidance of Bias. Control of Haphazard Variation. Specialized Blocking Techniques. Factorial Experiments: Basic Ideas. Factorial Experiments: Further Developments. Optimal Design. Miscellaneous. Appendix A: Statistical Analysis. Appendix B: Some Algebra.