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Sample block plot

  • Question:
    Does the primary factor (X1) have an effect?
    What is the optimal level of the primary factor?

  • Definition:
    Vertical Axis : Response
    Horizontal Axis: Nuisance (secondary) factors (X2, X3, X4)
    Plot character : Primary factor (X1)

  • Interpretation/Conclusion:
    Factor 1 (X1) is statistically significant
    The optimal setting for factor 1 is X1 = 2
    There is no interaction between X1 and the 3 nuisance factors
    There exist 2 outlying (X2,X3,X4) conditions:
        (X2,X3,X4) = (1,1,2) and (2,2,1)

  • NIST/SEMATECH Handbook Chapter:
    1. Exploratory Data Analysis
    5. Process Improvement

  • Reference:
    Filliben

Dataplot Command: BLOCK PLOT Y     X2 X3 X4     X1
Dataplot Code:
SKIP 25
READ SHEESLE2.DAT Y X1 X2 X3 X4
CHARACTERS 1 2
LINES BLANK BLANK
BLOCK PLOT Y X2 X3 X4 X1

Dataplot Reference Manual Documentation for BLOCK PLOT


Date created: 06/05/2001
Last updated: 02/13/2023

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