Incomplete block design

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In designed experiments, a block design with at least one block with less than all the experimental treatments.

Balanced incomplete block design
In designed experiments, an incomplete block design with an equal number of k different levels from the factor of primary interest using l levels, arranged such that every pair of levels occurs in the same number of blocks.
Balanced incomplete block design, partially
In designed experiments, an incomplete block design with an equal number of k different levels from the factor of primary interest using l levels is arranged so that not every pair of levels occurs in the same number of blocks.

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