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Living Without Mathematical Statistics

Accurate Analysis, Diagnosis, and Prognosis Based on the Taguchi Method

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  • Provides a complete picture of Genichi Taguchi’s methodology
  • Focuses on the most recent developments of the Taguchi Method (~2004 till today)
  • Consistent presentation to avoid confusion with Mathematical Statistics
  • Includes numerical examples of a very broad field of applications comprehensible for any reader

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Herbert Ruefer
    Pages 1-4
  3. Analysis of Variables

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
    2. Description of Systems

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 7-52
    3. Input–Output Relations

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 53-76
    4. Chemical Reactions and Special Systems

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 77-108
    5. Nonlinear Systems and Tolerances

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 109-147
    6. Special Applications

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 149-170
  4. Pattern Recognition and Diagnosis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 171-171
    2. Dealing with Correlated Data

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 173-225
    3. Alternative Numerical Procedures

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 227-248
    4. Methodical Extensions

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 249-268
    5. Areas of Application

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 269-279
  5. Prognoses

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 281-281
    2. Methodical Approaches

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 283-337
    3. Expanded Options

      • Herbert Ruefer
      Pages 339-373
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 375-507

About this book

The underlying principles invented and developed by Dr. Genichi Taguchi (1924 - 2012), for the design of experiments or simulation calculations in multi-parameter systems, are today known as Taguchi Method. Due to the great success, it was extended to many other areas.

The book explains the basics of this method in as much detail as necessary and as simply and graphically as possible. The author shows how broad the current application spectrum is and for which different tasks it can be used. The application examples range from optimizing a fermentation process in biotechnology to minimizing costs in mechanical production and maintaining and improving competitiveness in industrial production.

The processes described are ideally suited to finding reliable and precise solutions for a wide variety of problems relatively quickly. A real competitive advantage not only in research but also for companies that want to remain competitive in international business competition.

Contents

Part 1: Analysis of Variables
Part 2: Pattern Recognition and Diagnosis
Part 3: Prognosis

Target groups

Students, scientists, engineers or those responsible for development and products learn to use the Taguchi Method with this book - even without any previous mathematical-statistical knowledge.

The author

Herbert Ruefer studied physics and obtained his doctorate at the Technical University Karlsruhe, Germany. After a research stay at IBM, San Jose, California, he taught at the San Marcos National University in Lima, Peru. He then took on research, development, and training tasks in the chemical industry in Germany. During this time, the first personal contacts with Dr. Genichi Taguchi and Dr. Yuin Wu took place. After his active professional life, he dedicated himself to special optical methods for astronomical observations. He also lectures at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos which awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2017.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Burghausen, Germany

    Herbert Ruefer

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Living Without Mathematical Statistics

  • Book Subtitle: Accurate Analysis, Diagnosis, and Prognosis Based on the Taguchi Method

  • Authors: Herbert Ruefer

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99632-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-99631-8Published: 15 October 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-07617-7Published: 14 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-99632-5Published: 28 September 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 507

  • Number of Illustrations: 148 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Engineering Mathematics

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Buying options

eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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