The second edition of this textbook and reference continues the aims of the 1st, with a focus on the basic ideas and principles of experimental design, with the ultimate goal being a thorough foundation for the more theoretical principles found in v.2, Advanced experimental design (sold separately). New to the 2d ed. is a greater emphasis on the practical aspects involved in putting together an experiment. The sections on blocking have been expanded, and the discussion of repeated measures is now expanded to its own chapter. Numerical examples using SAS have been added to most chapters. Hinkelmann is emeritus in statistics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U.; Kempthorne (d.2000) was formerly emeritus at Iowa State U. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)