Read Case Study found on page 186 and answer the questions below. In the GE-Fanuc case, why did the experimental design have to be so complex? Why were so many individuals involved in this project? What might have been some contributing factors that caused GE-Fanuc to select the Ni-Au over the cheaper boards in the past?

From Table 5.2 in the case study, what can you conclude, given the F values and the p-values in the table? What steps should the team take, regarding the use of vendors and further testing for this particular independent variable?