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Unlocking Experimental Design: An Introductory Seminar

The IR Technicians Education Institute is set to host an engaging online seminar aimed at individuals who find statistics daunting. This program will simplify the complexities of experimental design, covering fundamental concepts up to two-way ANOVA. Participants will learn to utilize Excel for data analysis and master the interpretation of results through hands-on exercises and visual aids.

Why Experimental Design?

Experimental design is essential in product and process engineering, offering methods to maximize efficiency and insight from data. However, many newcomers to this field stumble due to the intimidating mathematical formulas that often accompany statistical analysis. While software can handle the calculations, a solid understanding of what those formulas represent is crucial for accurate interpretation. This seminar strives to bridge that gap, making statistics accessible and engaging.

Seminar Overview

• - Title: Unlocking Experimental Design: An Introductory Seminar
• - Format: Online (Live and Archived sessions)
• - Date:

- Live Session: July 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Archived Session: Available from July 3 to July 17, 2026

• - Fee: 49,500 JPY (tax included) per participant, with discounts for groups
• - Instructor: Akihisa Fukuda, Head of Stat Imaging Lab

What to Expect

This seminar is structured to guide participants through the world of experimental design step-by-step, from foundational statistics to the key elements of design methodologies. It caters to both newcomers and those seeking to refresh their existing knowledge. Instead of rote memorization of formulas, the focus will be on visually understanding what the formulas signify and how they correspond to graphical representations.

Seminar Program

1. Foundations of Statistics
- Quantifying Variation (Standard Deviation)
- Variation of Mean Values (Standard Error)
- 95% Confidence Interval for Mean Values

2. Testing and Estimating Mean Differences
- Two-sample Comparisons
- Excel Analysis Methods
- In-depth look at t-tests, p-values, and 95% Confidence Intervals for mean levels
- Paired Tests and Correlations

3. One-Way ANOVA
- Methodologies using Excel
- Estimating Means and Difference
- Relation to t-tests

4. Two-Way ANOVA
- Preventing Confounding through Randomization
- Graphical Representation
- Excel methods and interpretations, including interactions and response surfaces
- Incomplete Designs

5. Orthogonal Arrays
- Necessity, Benefits, and Examples
- Practical Usage and Structures
- Allocation and Calculation Examples
- Analysis using General Linear Models

Target Audience

This seminar is tailored for those involved in product and process design who wish to learn the foundations of experimental design. Additionally, it will appeal to individuals interested in statistically revealing causal relationships across various fields, including social sciences.

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About IR Technicians Education Institute

The IR Technicians Education Institute has been dedicated to providing practical knowledge and expertise through technology education services, including seminars, e-learning, and publishing, primarily aimed at the manufacturing industry. Offering over 50 years of experience, Nihon IR Co., Ltd specializes in patent and intellectual property solutions, technical information analysis, and a wide range of high-specialty practical services centered around technology.

• - Website: Nihon IR
• - IR Technicians Education Institute: Engineer Education
• - Address: 15-1 Kanda Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0033, Japan
• - Contact: +81-3-6206-4966