Four Common Experimental Designs and How to Use Them
Data Science Research Bazaar training
Event Details
Presenter: Steve Moen, Statistical Consulting Group
Collaborators: Cécile Ane and Nicholas Keuler, Statistics
High-quality experimental designs are crucial in science. In this workshop, four common ones are discussed: completely randomized designs (CRD), complete randomized block designs (RCBD), RCBDs with subsampling, and split-plot designs. Specific examples that tie to real-world analyses across disciplines are emphasized. The workshop will include an example of a consulting meeting, where scientific questions are discussed and advice is provided.
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Thursday, April 2, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.