Perhaps it will help in discussing these papers to make a distinction between random balance as an interesting idea and random balance as a useful technique in experimentation. The latter aspect appears to be the chief area of disagreement.. The technique of random balance must be judged against Read more
A short expository account of random balance ia given, in which some different types of sampling are distinguished. As a quick significance test of effectiveness ,of single factors, a simple analysis of variance method is recommended. For the sake of sensitivity, it is suggested that the number Read more
The Random Balance Experiment is frequently compared to and evaluated with the traditional designs which are well known in the statistical literature. However, its greatest value and advantages lie in an area in which comparison cannot readily be made. Experience has proved it to be a Read more
F. E. SATTERTRWAITE Statistical Engineering Institute, Wellesley, Mass., and Merrimuck College, North Andover, Mass. Random balance experimental design has been used in industrial applications of statistical methods since 1956. The purpose of this report is to record and discuss in specific form Read more
W. J. YOUDEN, W. S. CONNOR, AND N. C. SEVERO National Bureau of Standards Quick estimates of an unknown quantity are often made by matching the unknown against a graded series of known standards. This paper discusses the problem of choosing the proper sise and number of intervals in establishing Read more