DOE Training

Tom Barker used to teach a Taguchi class (RIT). It was 5 days long and taught Full and Fractional Factorial designs for a couple days before he transitioned into the Taguchi stuff. He did a great job on the Full/Fractional stuff and then showed the differences and applicability of Taguchi.
If you are looking for a balanced approach Barker does a nice job without trying to turn you into a “Taguchi guy” or some other intellectually bigoted thing.
Try a book by Bob Launsby called “Straight Talk on Designing Experiments.” ISBN 0-9636093-3-5. It is understandable and will give you a good foundation before you go to class. I used to come with software as well (I haven’t bought a copy in a while so I don’t know it is still included).
Good luck.

To supplement training, another really good book is:
Understanding Industrial Experimentation by Donald J. Wheeler    ISBN 0-945320-09-4
In addition, another good book is:
Statistics for Experimenters by Box, Hunter and Hunter                     ISBN 0-471-09315-7
 
 

2 great DOE classes in my heart :
1. DOE by Air Academy Associate, blended KISS approach.
2. Shainin/Bhote DOE by Keke Bhote.
2 great DOE texts in my heart :
1. Understand Industrial Designed Experiment by Air Academy Associate.
2. World Class Quality by Keki Bhote
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