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Journal of Quality Technology
A Quarterly Journal of Methods, Applications and Related Topics
Volume 5, 1973 - Issue 1
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A Scientific Approach to Experimentation for Consulting Statisticians

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Abstract

An orderly approach for designing and carrying out scientific experiments is presented. The role of the consulting statistician is emphasized.

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R. A. McLean

Dr. Robert A. McLean is Associate Professor of Statistics at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a University Associate with Bayer and McElrath, Inc., of Detroit, Mich.

V. L. Anderson

Dr. Virgil L. Anderson is Professor of Statistics at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., and a University Associate with Bayer and McElrath, Inc.

H. S. Bayer

Mr. H. S. Bayer is President of Bayer and McElrath, Inc., Management Consultants, and directs its Detroit, Mich., offices. An ASQC Fellow, he is also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

G. W. McElrath

Mr. G. W. McElrath is Executive Vice President of Bayer and McElrath, Inc., and directs its Minneapolis Office. A Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, he is a Fellow of ASQC and is a recipient of its E. L. Grant Award. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is a member of the Society of Sigma XI.

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