Elementary Statistics and Computer Application

Advantages and Disadvantages of RBD

Advantages of RBD

• The precision is more in RBD.
  
• The amount of information obtained in RBD is more as compared to CRD.
  
• RBD is more flexible. Statistical analysis is simple and easy.
  
• Even if some values are missing, still the analysis can be done by using missing plot technique.

Disadvantages of RBD

• When the number of treatments is increased, the block size will increase.
  
• If the block size is large maintaining homogeneity is difficult and hence when more number of treatments is present this design may not be suitable.