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Introduction to Response Surface Methodology. The Use of GraduatingFunctions. Least Squares for Response Surface Work. Factorial Designs at TwoLevels. Blocking and Fractionating 2 k Factorial Designs. The Use ofSteepest Ascent to Achieve System Improvement. Fitting Second--Order Models.Adequacy of Estimation and the Use of Transformation. Exploration of Maximaand Ridge Systems with Second--Order Response Surfaces. Occurrence andElucidation of Ridge Systems, I. Occurrence and Elucidation of Ridge Systems,II. Links Between Emprirical and Theoretical Models. Design Aspects ofVariance, Bias, and Lack of Fit. Variance----Optimal Designs. PracticalChoice of a Response Surface Design. Subject Index. Index.