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Problem 2-2 (as stated in DOE Simplified)

To double-check the dice comparison detailed in Table 2-1, the players tossed the dice a
second time. The data is shown below in Table 2-6.

Result White (1) Blue (2) Green (3) Purple (4)

6 66 666 666 666
5 5555 5 555 555
4 444 44 44 444
3 333 3333 33 3
2 22 222 22 2
1 1 11 111
Mean ( Y ) ___ ___ ___ ___
Var.(s2) ___ ___ ___ ___
Table 2-6: Frequency distribution for 50 rolls of the dice, second toss
Do an analysis of variance for the second toss according to the procedures shown
earlier. Do you have any reason to dispute the earlier conclusion that color of dice does
not significantly affect the outcome (so long as no one cheats)? (Suggestion: Follow up
by using the software provided with the book. Set up a one-factor design similar to that
shown in the tutorial that comes with the program. After doing the ANOVA, generate an
effects plot with the LSD bars.)

Solution to Problem 2-2

The F-test on the second dice toss gives these results:
F = 0.21
Prob > F = 0.89
The F-ratio is again low and associated probability high that any observed differences
occurred due to chance. (Remember that the F-value must exceed 1 to have any hope for
significance.) Figure 2-2.1 (software generated) shows the effects plot for the second toss
of the colored dice. As you’d expect from the insignificant F-test, the LSD bars overlap,
indicating no significant pair-wise differences at the 95% confidence level.

Solution to DOE Simplified problem 2-2, p. 1

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One Factor
6 2 3 3 3

5 4 3 3

4 3 2 2 3
Count

3 3 4 2

2 2 3 2

1 2 3

White Blue Green Purple

A: Dice

Figure 2-2.1: Effects plot for second dice toss

Therefore, there is no reason to dispute the earlier conclusion, from the first toss, that
color does not significantly affect the outcome.

Solution to DOE Simplified problem 2-2, p. 2