Basic Statistical Experimental Design (Paperback)

Paperback. Book DescriptionBasic Statistical Experimental Design is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that makes experimental design easy to understand and apply. Written in clear, simple language, the book introduces six of the most widely used statistical experimental designs: Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Block Design (RBD), Factorial Design, Latin Square Design, Crossover (Repeated Measures) Design, and Split-Plot Design. Rather than focusing on theory alone, this book emphasizes practical application. Each design is explained step by step using real-life examples drawn from diverse fields such as public health, medicine, agriculture, business, education, manufacturing, environmental science, criminal justice, and consumer research. Readers learn not only how to select the appropriate design but also how to organize data, perform analyses in SPSS, interpret computer output, and communicate results with confidence. The book includes more than 60 worked examples and case studies, detailed explanations of hypotheses, identification of factors and response variables, interpretation of ANOVA tables, interaction plots, and practical recommendations. Every chapter is designed to help students, researchers, lecturers, and professionals build a strong foundation in experimental design without being overwhelmed by mathematical complexity. Whether you are taking your first course in experimental design, conducting research for a thesis or dissertation, or looking for a practical reference for professional work, this book provides the knowledge and confidence needed to design experiments correctly and interpret findings accurately. This book also carries a personal story of perseverance. It was written while the author has been living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for ten years, a progressive neurological disease that has severely limited physical abilities. Despite these challenges, every aspect of the project-including writing, editing, formatting, and cover design-was completed independently. This is shared not to seek sympathy, but to encourage others that meaningful work remains possible even under difficult circumstances. Combining practical instruction with real-world relevance and an inspiring message of determination, Basic Statistical Experimental Design is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand, apply, and confidently interpret statistical experimental designs in research and professional practice. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…