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How many loaves of bread to get "best" set of

ingredients?

6 factors, each w/ 2 levels ––> 26 = 64!

Taguchi method (Genechi Taguchi) says only a

few needed
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Factors and factor levels

Trial A B C D
1. 1 1 1 1
2. 2 1 1 1
3. 1 2 1 1
4. 1 1 2 1
5. 1 1 1 2
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Factors and factor levels

Trial A B C
1. 1 1 1
2. 1 2 2
3. 2 1 2
4. 2 2 1

Better…….."orthogonal"
Standard L4 orthogonal array
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Which OA to use? Depends on:
# of factors & interactions
# of levels for each factor

Use L4, L8(7 factors), L12(11 factors), L16(15

factors),…..OAs - determined by # trials to be
run

# of levels usually 2 or 3
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Some factors may interact. Then:

Factors and factor levels

Trial A B C(=AxB)
1. 1 1 1
2. 1 2 2
3. 2 1 2
4. 2 2 1