This is a crossover design (Study H) given in Newcombe et al. (1995) to study the effects of CHX rinses on 4 day plaque regrowth. The study consisted of 24 patients assessed over 3 treatment periods. The purpose of the study was to compare 2 CHX rinses with saline. The design is based on pairs of Latin squares balanced for carry over.
Usage
data(dental)
Arguments
Format
A crossover design of 72 runs on 5 variables/factors. The 5 variables/factors included in the design are:
Sequence
Categoric factor with levels 1-6.
Subject
Categoric factor with levels 1-32.
Period
Categoric factor with levels 1-3.
Treatment
Categoric factor with levels CHX1, CHX2 and Saline.