DOE CHECKLIST

Action

Complete

Describe in measurable terms how the present situation deviates from what is desired. Identify the proper people to be involved in the investigation and the leader of the investigation. Obtain agreement from those involved on: Scope of the investigation Other constraints, such as time or resources Obtain agreement on the goal of the investigation. Determine if DOE is appropriate or if other research should be done first. Use brainstorming to determine what factors may be important and which of them could interact. Choose a response and measurement technique that: Relates to the underlying cause and is not a symptom Is measurable Is repeatable Determine the test procedure to be used. Determine which of the factors are controllable and which are noise. Determine the levels to be tested for each factor. Choose the appropriate experimental design for the control and noise factors. Obtain final agreement from all involved parties on the: Goal Test procedure Approach Timing of the work plan Allocation of roles Arrange to obtain appropriate parts , machines and testing facilities. Monitor the testing to assure proper procedures are followed. Use the appropriate techniques to analyze the data. Run confirmatory experiments. Prepare a summary report of the experiment with conclusions and recommendations.