


The Nine Step Strategic Method
THE NINE-STEP STRATEGIC Method for Research, Development and Engineering using
DOE is the approach taught by Dave Doehlert and The Experiment Strategies Foundation in the Basic Experiment Strategies course.
These are the nine parts of the Strategic Method . . .
1. Check the Question.
2. What Observations will we make?
3. What Factors can we vary?
4. Choose a Model
5. Choose an Optimal Experiment Design.
6. Collect the Data.
7. Analyze the Data
8. Interpretation, Action, and Report
9. Celebrate Success