Fractional Factorial Plans

Presenting one of the most dynamic areas of statistical research, this book offers a systematic, rigorous, and up-to-date treatment of fractional factorial designs and related combinatorial mathematics. Leading statisticians Aloke Dey and Rahul Mukerjee consolidate vast amounts of material from the professional literature--expertly weaving fractional replication, orthogonal arrays, and optimality aspects. They develop the basic theory of fractional factorials using the calculus of factorial arrangements, thereby providing a unified approach to the study of fractional factorial plans. An indispensable guide for statisticians in research and industry as well as for graduate students, Fractional Factorial Plans features:

* Construction procedures of symmetric and asymmetric orthogonal arrays.

* Many up-to-date research results on nonexistence.

* A chapter on optimal fractional factorials not based on orthogonal arrays.

* Trend-free plans, minimum aberration plans, and search and supersaturated designs.

* Numerous examples and extensive references.