17.3. DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS
Good experiments don't just happen, they are a result of careful planning. A good experimental plan depends on (Natrella 1963):
The purpose of the experiment
Physical restrictions on the process of taking measurements
Restrictions imposed by limitations of time, money, material, and personnel.
The analyst must explain clearly why the experiment is being done, why the experimental treatments were selected, and how the completed experiment will accomplish the stated objectives. The experimental plan should be in writing and it should be endorsed by all key participants. The plan will include a statement of the objectives of the experiment, the experimental treatments to be applied, the size of the experiment, the time ...
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