Copy of Design of Experiments 101 – Methods and Analysis

AGENDA

DAY 1 (10 AM to 4 PM)

Session 1 - Introduction to Design of Experiments

• Importance and applications of DoE

• Basic principles and terminology

Session 2 - Simple Comparative Experiments

• Simple comparative experiments

• Sample size determination and power

Coffee Break

Session 3 - Experiments with a Single Factor (One-way ANOVA)

• One-factor experiments with multiple levels

• Multiple comparisons and random effects models

Lunch Break

Session 4 - Blocking Designs

• Randomized complete block designs (RCBD)

• Latin square designs and their extensions

• Q&A Session

DAY 2 (10 AM to 4 PM)

Session 5 - Factorial Designs

• Factorial designs with two treatment factors

• Main effects and interactions

Session 6 - Factorial Designs

• Simplest case and estimated effects

• 2k factorial designs

Coffee Break

Session 7 - Advanced Experimental Designs

• Fractional factorial designs

• Response surface methodology (RSM)

Lunch Break

Session 8 – Regression Analysis in DoE

• Regression analysis

• Q&A and Closing Remarks

ELAINE EISENBEISZ

Elaine Eisenbeisz is a private practice statistician and owner of Omega Statistics, a statistical consulting firm based in Southern California. Elaine has over 30 years of experience in creating data and information solutions for industries ranging from governmental agencies and corporations, to start-up companies and individual researchers.

Elaine’s love of numbers began in elementary school where she placed in regional and statewide mathematics competitions. She attended University of California, Riverside, as a National Science Foundation scholar, where she earned a B.S. in Statistics with a minor in Quantitative Management, Accounting. Elaine received her Master’s Certification in Applied Statistcs from Texas A&M, and is currently finishing her graduate studies at Rochester Institute of Technology. Elaine is a member in good standing with the American Statistical Association as well as many other professional organizations. She is also a member of the Mensa High IQ Society. Omega Statistics holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Elaine has designed the methodology for numerous studies in the clinical, biotech, and health care fields. She currently is an investigator on approximately 10 proton therapy clinical trials for Proton Collaborative Group, based in Illinois. She also designs and analyzes studies as a contract statistician for nutriceutical and fitness studies with QPS, a CRO based in Delaware. Elaine has also worked as a contract statistician with numerous private researchers and biotech start-ups as well as with larger companies such as Allergan and Rio Tinto Minerals. Not only is Elaine well versed in statistical methodology and analysis, she works well with project teams. Throughout her tenure as a private practice statistician, she has published work with researchers and colleagues in peer-reviewed journals. Please visit the Omega Statistics website at www.OmegaStatistics.com to learn more about Elaine and Omega Statistics.