Module Review Question 7: Consider the process of making microwave popcorn. One of the challenges is: it is nearly impossible to get every kernel of corn to pop. Often a considerable number of inedible kernels remain at the bottom of the bag. What causes this loss of popcorn yield? We can design an experiment to find out. In this example, we will study three factors: Popcorn brand, Microwave Time and Microwave Power. For this experiment we will consider two levels: Low and High. Factor Name Units Low Level High Level A Brand Cost 2 4 B Time Minutes 4 6 Power Percent 75 100 Treatment Condition Brand Time Power Response (Results in ounces) 1 2 4 75 3.5 2 2 4 100 1.6 3 2 6 75 0.7 4 2 6 100 1.2 5 4 4 75 0.7 6 4 4 100 0.3 7 4 6 75 0.5 8 4 6 100 3.1 a) based on the information given, calculate the effects of brand, time and power on the outcome b) based on the orthogonal design table, which factor has the highest effect on the outcome? Why? c) what is the benefit of orthogonal arrays when designing experiments