Figure 1, just to illustrate:
From a mathematical point of view, X is usually an independent variable, and Y is usually a dependent variable (subordinate to X). A process,
Output is subordinate to input, so it makes sense to specify input as x and output as y. This term is the same as Six Sigma.
1)? Classic DOE: the total factor method reduces factors (reduces variables).
2)? Taguchi DOE:? Classical method is adopted and simplified by orthogonal table.
3)? Xie Ning doe:? 10 method, the number of tests is less (for example, 32 tests are usually done).