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Response Surface Methodology

Author : Raymond H. Myers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118916034
Total Pages : 856 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Response Surface Methodology written by Raymond H. Myers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the Third Edition: “This new third edition has been substantially rewritten and updated with new topics and material, new examples and exercises, and to more fully illustrate modern applications of RSM.” - Zentralblatt Math Featuring a substantial revision, the Fourth Edition of Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product Optimization Using Designed Experiments presents updated coverage on the underlying theory and applications of response surface methodology (RSM). Providing the assumptions and conditions necessary to successfully apply RSM in modern applications, the new edition covers classical and modern response surface designs in order to present a clear connection between the designs and analyses in RSM. With multiple revised sections with new topics and expanded coverage, Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product Optimization Using Designed Experiments, Fourth Edition includes: Many updates on topics such as optimal designs, optimization techniques, robust parameter design, methods for design evaluation, computer-generated designs, multiple response optimization, and non-normal responses Additional coverage on topics such as experiments with computer models, definitive screening designs, and data measured with error Expanded integration of examples and experiments, which present up-to-date software applications, such as JMP®, SAS, and Design-Expert®, throughout An extensive references section to help readers stay up-to-date with leading research in the field of RSM An ideal textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in statistics, engineering, and chemical/physical sciences, Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product Optimization Using Designed Experiments, Fourth Edition is also a useful reference for applied statisticians and engineers in disciplines such as quality, process, and chemistry.

RSM Simplified

Author : Mark J. Anderson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315351722
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)

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Download or read book RSM Simplified written by Mark J. Anderson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues where DOE Simplified leaves off in Chapter 8 with an introduction to "Response Surface Methods [RSM] for Optimization." It presents this advanced tool for design of experiments (DOE) in a way that anyone with a minimum of technical training can understand and appreciate. Unlike any other book of its kind, RSM Simplified keeps formulas to a minimum—making liberal use of figures, charts, graphs and checklists. It also offers many relevant examples, amusing and fun do-it-yourself exercises.

Response Surface Methodology and Related Topics

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ISBN 13 : 9814479586
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Response Surfaces: Designs and Analyses

Author : Andre I. Khuri
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351418696
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Response Surfaces: Designs and Analyses written by Andre I. Khuri and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response Surfaces: Designs and Analyses; Second Edition presents techniques for designing experiments that yield adequate and reliable measurements of one or several responses of interest, fitting and testing the suitability of empirical models used for acquiring information from the experiments, and for utilizing the experimental results to make decisions concerning the system under investigation. This edition contains chapters on response surface models with block effects and on Taguchi's robust parameter design, additional details on transformation of response variable, more material on modified ridge analysis, and new design criteria, including rotatability for multiresponse experiments. It also presents an innovative technique for displaying correlation among several response. Numerical examples throughout the book plus exercises--with worked solutions to selected problems--complement the text.

How to Apply Response Surface Methodology

Author : John A. Cornell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780873890663
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book How to Apply Response Surface Methodology written by John A. Cornell and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Ridge Analyses

Author : George E. P. Box
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047007275X
Total Pages : 880 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Ridge Analyses written by George E. P. Box and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-22 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authority on building empirical models and the fitting of such surfaces to data—completely updated and revised Revising and updating a volume that represents the essential source on building empirical models, George Box and Norman Draper—renowned authorities in this field—continue to set the standard with the Second Edition of Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Ridge Analyses, providing timely new techniques, new exercises, and expanded material. A comprehensive introduction to building empirical models, this book presents the general philosophy and computational details of a number of important topics, including factorial designs at two levels; fitting first and second-order models; adequacy of estimation and the use of transformation; and occurrence and elucidation of ridge systems. Substantially rewritten, the Second Edition reflects the emergence of ridge analysis of second-order response surfaces as a very practical tool that can be easily applied in a variety of circumstances. This unique, fully developed coverage of ridge analysis—a technique for exploring quadratic response surfaces including surfaces in the space of mixture ingredients and/or subject to linear restrictions—includes MINITAB® routines for performing the calculations for any number of dimensions. Many additional figures are included in the new edition, and new exercises (many based on data from published papers) offer insight into the methods used. The exercises and their solutions provide a variety of supplementary examples of response surface use, forming an extremely important component of the text. Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Ridge Analyses, Second Edition presents material in a logical and understandable arrangement and includes six new chapters covering an up-to-date presentation of standard ridge analysis (without restrictions); design and analysis of mixtures experiments; ridge analysis methods when there are linear restrictions in the experimental space including the mixtures experiments case, with or without further linear restrictions; and canonical reduction of second-order response surfaces in the foregoing general case. Additional features in the new edition include: New exercises with worked answers added throughout An extensive revision of Chapter 5: Blocking and Fractionating 2k Designs Additional discussion on the projection of two-level designs into lower dimensional spaces This is an ideal reference for researchers as well as a primary text for Response Surface Methodology graduate-level courses and a supplementary text for Design of Experiments courses at the upper-undergraduate and beginning-graduate levels.

Food Process Modelling

Author : L M M Tijskens
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781855735651
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Food Process Modelling written by L M M Tijskens and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2001-06-14 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food process modelling provides an authoritative review of one of the most exciting and influential developments in the food industry. The modelling of food processes allows analysts not only to understand such processes more clearly but also to control them more closely and make predictions about them. Modelling thus aids the search for greater and more consistent food quality. Written by a distinguished international team of experts, Food process modelling covers both the range of modelling techniques and their practical applications across the food chain.

Statistical Approaches With Emphasis on Design of Experiments Applied to Chemical Processes

Author : Valter Silva
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535138774
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book Statistical Approaches With Emphasis on Design of Experiments Applied to Chemical Processes written by Valter Silva and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimized operating conditions for complex systems can be attained by using advanced combinations of numerical and statistical methodologies. One of the most efficient and straightforward solutions relies on the application of statistical methods with an emphasis on the design of experiments (DoEs). Throughout the book, the design and analysis of experiments are conducted involving several approaches, namely, Taguchi, response surface methods, statistical correlations, or even fractional factorial and model-based evolutionary operation designs. This book not only presents a theoretical overview about the different approaches but also contains material that covers the use of the experimental analysis applied to several chemical processes. Some chapters highlight the use of software products to assist experimenters in both the design and analysis stages. It helps graduate students, teachers, researchers, and other professionals who are interested in chemical process optimization and also provides a good basis of theoretical knowledge and valuable insights into the technical details of these tools as well as explains common pitfalls to avoid. The world's leading pharmaceutical companies and local governments are trying to achieve their eradication.

Response Surface Methodology

Author : Raymond H. Myers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118210476
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book Response Surface Methodology written by Raymond H. Myers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the Second Edition: "This book [is for] anyone who would like a good, solid understanding of response surface methodology. The book is easy to read, easy to understand, and very applicable. The examples are excellent and facilitate learning of the concepts and methods." —Journal of Quality Technology Complete with updates that capture the important advances in the field of experimental design, Response Surface Methodology, Third Edition successfully provides a basic foundation for understanding and implementing response surface methodology (RSM) in modern applications. The book continues to outline the essential statistical experimental design fundamentals, regression modeling techniques, and elementary optimization methods that are needed to fit a response surface model from experimental data. With its wealth of new examples and use of the most up-to-date software packages, this book serves as a complete and modern introduction to RSM and its uses across scientific and industrial research. This new edition maintains its accessible approach to RSM, with coverage of classical and modern response surface designs. Numerous new developments in RSM are also treated in full, including optimal designs for RSM, robust design, methods for design evaluation, and experiments with restrictions on randomization as well as the expanded integration of these concepts into computer software. Additional features of the Third Edition include: Inclusion of split-plot designs in discussion of two-level factorial designs, two-level fractional factorial designs, steepest ascent, and second-order models A new section on the Hoke design for second-order response surfaces New material on experiments with computer models Updated optimization techniques useful in RSM, including multiple responses Thorough treatment of presented examples and experiments using JMP 7, Design-Expert Version 7, and SAS software packages Revised and new exercises at the end of each chapter An extensive references section, directing the reader to the most current RSM research Assuming only a fundamental background in statistical models and matrix algebra, Response Surface Methodology, Third Edition is an ideal book for statistics, engineering, and physical sciences courses at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a valuable reference for applied statisticians and practicing engineers.

Optimal Design of Experiments

Author : Peter Goos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119976162
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Optimal Design of Experiments written by Peter Goos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is an engaging and informative book on the modern practice of experimental design. The authors' writing style is entertaining, the consulting dialogs are extremely enjoyable, and the technical material is presented brilliantly but not overwhelmingly. The book is a joy to read. Everyone who practices or teaches DOE should read this book." - Douglas C. Montgomery, Regents Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Arizona State University "It's been said: 'Design for the experiment, don't experiment for the design.' This book ably demonstrates this notion by showing how tailor-made, optimal designs can be effectively employed to meet a client's actual needs. It should be required reading for anyone interested in using the design of experiments in industrial settings." —Christopher J. Nachtsheim, Frank A Donaldson Chair in Operations Management, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota This book demonstrates the utility of the computer-aided optimal design approach using real industrial examples. These examples address questions such as the following: How can I do screening inexpensively if I have dozens of factors to investigate? What can I do if I have day-to-day variability and I can only perform 3 runs a day? How can I do RSM cost effectively if I have categorical factors? How can I design and analyze experiments when there is a factor that can only be changed a few times over the study? How can I include both ingredients in a mixture and processing factors in the same study? How can I design an experiment if there are many factor combinations that are impossible to run? How can I make sure that a time trend due to warming up of equipment does not affect the conclusions from a study? How can I take into account batch information in when designing experiments involving multiple batches? How can I add runs to a botched experiment to resolve ambiguities? While answering these questions the book also shows how to evaluate and compare designs. This allows researchers to make sensible trade-offs between the cost of experimentation and the amount of information they obtain.

Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma

Author : Theodore T. Allen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1849960003
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma written by Theodore T. Allen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-23 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lean production, has long been regarded as critical to business success in many industries. Over the last ten years, instruction in six sigma has been increasingly linked with learning about the elements of lean production. Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma builds on the success of its first edition (Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Six Sigma) to reflect the growing importance of the "lean sigma" hybrid. As well as providing detailed definitions and case studies of all six sigma methods, Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma forms one of few sources on the relationship between operations research techniques and lean sigma. Readers will be given the information necessary to determine which sigma methods to apply in which situation, and to predict why and when a particular method may not be effective. Methods covered include: • control charts and advanced control charts, • failure mode and effects analysis, • Taguchi methods, • gauge R&R, and • genetic algorithms. The second edition also greatly expands the discussion of Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), which is critical for many organizations that seek to deliver desirable products that work first time. It incorporates recently emerging formulations of DFSS from industry leaders and offers more introductory material on the design of experiments, and on two level and full factorial experiments, to help improve student intuition-building and retention. The emphasis on lean production, combined with recent methods relating to Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), makes Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma a practical, up-to-date resource for advanced students, educators, and practitioners.

Generalized Linear Models

Author : Raymond H. Myers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470556978
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Generalized Linear Models written by Raymond H. Myers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the First Edition "The obvious enthusiasm of Myers, Montgomery, and Vining and their reliance on their many examples as a major focus of their pedagogy make Generalized Linear Models a joy to read. Every statistician working in any area of applied science should buy it and experience the excitement of these new approaches to familiar activities." —Technometrics Generalized Linear Models: With Applications in Engineering and the Sciences, Second Edition continues to provide a clear introduction to the theoretical foundations and key applications of generalized linear models (GLMs). Maintaining the same nontechnical approach as its predecessor, this update has been thoroughly extended to include the latest developments, relevant computational approaches, and modern examples from the fields of engineering and physical sciences. This new edition maintains its accessible approach to the topic by reviewing the various types of problems that support the use of GLMs and providing an overview of the basic, related concepts such as multiple linear regression, nonlinear regression, least squares, and the maximum likelihood estimation procedure. Incorporating the latest developments, new features of this Second Edition include: A new chapter on random effects and designs for GLMs A thoroughly revised chapter on logistic and Poisson regression, now with additional results on goodness of fit testing, nominal and ordinal responses, and overdispersion A new emphasis on GLM design, with added sections on designs for regression models and optimal designs for nonlinear regression models Expanded discussion of weighted least squares, including examples that illustrate how to estimate the weights Illustrations of R code to perform GLM analysis The authors demonstrate the diverse applications of GLMs through numerous examples, from classical applications in the fields of biology and biopharmaceuticals to more modern examples related to engineering and quality assurance. The Second Edition has been designed to demonstrate the growing computational nature of GLMs, as SAS®, Minitab®, JMP®, and R software packages are used throughout the book to demonstrate fitting and analysis of generalized linear models, perform inference, and conduct diagnostic checking. Numerous figures and screen shots illustrating computer output are provided, and a related FTP site houses supplementary material, including computer commands and additional data sets. Generalized Linear Models, Second Edition is an excellent book for courses on regression analysis and regression modeling at the upper-undergraduate and graduate level. It also serves as a valuable reference for engineers, scientists, and statisticians who must understand and apply GLMs in their work.

Design and Analysis of Experiments

Author : Douglas C. Montgomery
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471661597
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Design and Analysis of Experiments written by Douglas C. Montgomery and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling professional reference has helped over 100,000 engineers and scientists with the success of their experiments. The new edition includes more software examples taken from the three most dominant programs in the field: Minitab, JMP, and SAS. Additional material has also been added in several chapters, including new developments in robust design and factorial designs. New examples and exercises are also presented to illustrate the use of designed experiments in service and transactional organizations. Engineers will be able to apply this information to improve the quality and efficiency of working systems.

Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

Author : Douglas C. Montgomery
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118745159
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting written by Douglas C. Montgomery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the First Edition "...[t]he book is great for readers who need to apply the methods and models presented but have little background in mathematics and statistics." -MAA Reviews Thoroughly updated throughout, Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Second Edition presents the underlying theories of time series analysis that are needed to analyze time-oriented data and construct real-world short- to medium-term statistical forecasts. Authored by highly-experienced academics and professionals in engineering statistics, the Second Edition features discussions on both popular and modern time series methodologies as well as an introduction to Bayesian methods in forecasting. Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Second Edition also includes: Over 300 exercises from diverse disciplines including health care, environmental studies, engineering, and finance More than 50 programming algorithms using JMP®, SAS®, and R that illustrate the theory and practicality of forecasting techniques in the context of time-oriented data New material on frequency domain and spatial temporal data analysis Expanded coverage of the variogram and spectrum with applications as well as transfer and intervention model functions A supplementary website featuring PowerPoint® slides, data sets, and select solutions to the problems Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Second Edition is an ideal textbook upper-undergraduate and graduate-levels courses in forecasting and time series. The book is also an excellent reference for practitioners and researchers who need to model and analyze time series data to generate forecasts.

Empirical Model-Building and Response Surfaces

Author : George E. P. Box
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Empirical Model-Building and Response Surfaces written by George E. P. Box and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1987-01-16 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative discussion of building empirical models and the fitting of surfaces to data. Introduces the general philosophy of response surface methodology, and details least squares for response surface work, factorial designs at two levels, fitting second-order models, adequacy of estimation and the use of transformation, occurrence and elucidation of ridge systems, and more. Some results are presented for the first time. Includes real-life exercises, nearly all with solutions.

Green Extraction of Natural Products

Author : Farid Chemat
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527676813
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Green Extraction of Natural Products written by Farid Chemat and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraction processes are essential steps in numerous industrial applications from perfume over pharmaceutical to fine chemical industry. Nowadays, there are three key aspects in industrial extraction processes: economy and quality, as well as environmental considerations. This book presents a complete picture of current knowledge on green extraction in terms of innovative processes, original methods, alternative solvents and safe products, and provides the necessary theoretical background as well as industrial application examples and environmental impacts. Each chapter is written by experts in the field and the strong focus on green chemistry throughout the book makes this book a unique reference source. This book is intended to be a first step towards a future cooperation in a new extraction of natural products, built to improve both fundamental and green parameters of the techniques and to increase the amount of extracts obtained from renewable resources with a minimum consumption of energy and solvents, and the maximum safety for operators and the environment.

Response Surface Methodology and Related Topics

Author : Andr I. Khuri
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812774734
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Response Surface Methodology and Related Topics written by Andr I. Khuri and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2006 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first edited volume on response surface methodology (RSM). It contains 17 chapters written by leading experts in the field and covers a wide variety of topics ranging from areas in classical RSM to more recent modeling approaches within the framework of RSM, including the use of generalized linear models. Topics covering particular aspects of robust parameter design, response surface optimization, mixture experiments, and a variety of new graphical approaches in RSM are also included. The main purpose of this volume is to provide an overview of the key ideas that have shaped RSM, and to bring attention to recent research directions and developments in RSM, which can have many useful applications in a variety of fields. The volume will be very helpful to researchers as well as practitioners interested in RSM''s theory and potential applications. It will be particularly useful to individuals who have used RSM methods in the past, but have not kept up with its recent developments, both in theory and applications. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: Two-Level Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs in Blocks of Size Two. Part 2 (560 KB). Contents: Two-Level Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs in Blocks of Size Two. Part 2 (Y J Yang & N R Draper); Response Surface Experiments on Processes with High Variation (S G Gilmour & L A Trinca); Random Run Order, Randomization and Inadvertent Split-Plots in Response Surface Experiments (J Ganju & J M Lucas); Statistical Inference for Response Surface Optima (D K J Lin & J J Peterson); A Search Method for the Exploration of New Regions in Robust Parameter Design (G Mer-Quesada & E del Castillo); Response Surface Approaches to Robust Parameter Design (T J Robinson & S S Wulff); Response Surface Methods and Their Application in the Treatment of Cancer with Drug Combinations: Some Reflections (K S Dawson et al.); Generalized Linear Models and Response Transformation (A C Atkinson); GLM Designs: The Dependence on Unknown Parameters Dilemma (A I Khuri & S Mukhopadhyay); Design for a Trinomial Response to Dose (S K Fan & K Chaloner); Evaluating the Performance of Non-Standard Designs: The San Cristobal Design (L M Haines); 50 Years of Mixture Experiment Research: 1955OCo2004 (G F Piepel); Graphical Methods for Comparing Response Surface Designs for Experiments with Mixture Components (H B Goldfarb & D C Montgomery); Graphical Methods for Assessing the Prediction Capability of Response Surface Designs (J J Borkowski); Using Fraction of Design Space Plots for Informative Comparisons between Designs (C M Anderson-Cook & A Ozol-Godfrey); Concepts of Slope-Rotatability for Second Order Response Surface Designs (S H Park); Design of Experiments for Estimating Differences between Responses and Slopes of the Response (S Huda). Readership: Researchers in academia and industry interested in response surface methodology and its applications; engineers interested in improving quality and productivity in industry."