High-resolution electron microscopy is discussed as a measuring, rather than an imaging, technique. It is shown that the interpretation of the images could greatly benefit from a quantitative instead of a qualitative approach accompanied by quantitative statistical experimental design.

This paper aims to find the key process parameters for machining different parts of an automobile gearbox, commissioned by a company that needs to replace with the MQL lubrication system their current machining process based on cutting fluids. It particularly focuses on the definition of appropriate cutting parameters for machining under the MQL condition through a statistical method of Design ...

Negotiation between two individuals is a common task that typically involves two goals: maximize individual outcomes and obtain an agreement. However, research on the simplest negotiation tasks demonstrates that although naive subjects can be induced to improve their performance, they are often no more likely to achieve fully optimal solutions. The present study tested the prediction that a dec...

parametric design optimization of an automotive body crashworthiness improvement is presented. the thicknesses of parts are employed as design variables for optimization whose objective is to increase the maximum deceleration value of the vehicle center of gravity during an impact. using the taguchi method, this study analyzes the optimum conditions for design objectives and the impact factors ...

Purpose Serious games are playing an increasingly significant role across a range of educational contexts. Business focused serious games can provide students with an authentic learning experience and their use has been increasingly taken up by business school faculty, including those delivering entrepreneurship education. This paper seeks to evaluate the impact of participation in a serious bu...

Laboratory experiments as evaluating method for IT artifacts – Experimental design and use case within a Product-Service-System" (2010).

The use of statistics in the daily operation of test laboratories tends to be very formal. Six Sigma for Design, Design of Experiments, Gauge R&R, and ANOVA may be used to help design and analyze product and process characteristics in research labs. The use of statistical approaches can provide important preventive actions since many of the common SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools can det...