Taguchi's orthogonal arrays are classical designs of experiments

Abstract

Taguchi's catalog of orthogonal arrays is based on the mathematical theory of factorial designs and difference sets developed by R. C. Bose and his associates. These arrays evolved as extensions of factorial designs and latin squares. This paper (1) describes the structure and constructions of Taguchi's orthogonal arrays, (2) illustrates their fractional factorial nature, and (3) points out that Taguchi's catalog can be expanded to include orthogonal arrays developed since 1960.