Statistics and the design of engineering experiments. Basic exploratory data analysis. Central limit theorem. Hypothesis testing: t-test, chi-square test, type-I and type-II errors, multiple-comparison problem. Statistical bias. Design of experiments: randomization, blocking and replication, randomized blocking designs, factorial design. Statistical software packages. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): 2nd Year Status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Statistics and the design of engineering experiments. Basic exploratory data analysis. Central limit theorem. Hypothesis testing: t-test, chi-square test, type-I and type-II errors, multiple-comparison problem. Statistical bias. Design of experiments: randomization, blocking and replication, randomized blocking designs, factorial design. Statistical software packages. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): 2nd Year Status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
