Six Sigma Statistics with EXCEL and MINITAB

pbMaster the Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma Operations, While Boosting Your Excel and Minitab Skills!/p/b pNow with the help of this “one-stop” resource, operations and production managers can learn all the powerful statistical techniques for Six Sigma operations, while becoming proficient at Excel and Minitab at the same time. pi Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab/i offers a complete guide to Six Sigma statistical methods, plus expert coverage of Excel and Minitab, two of today's most popular programs for statistical analysis and data visualization. p Written by a seasoned Six Sigma Master Black Belt, the book explains how to create and interpret dot plots, histograms, and box plots using Minitab…decide on sampling strategies, sample size, and confidence intervals…apply hypothesis tests to compare variance, means, and proportions…conduct a regression and residual analysis…design and analyze an experiment…and much more. pFilled with clear, concise accounts of the theory for each statistical method presented, iSix Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab/i features:ul liEasy-to-follow explanations of powerful Six Sigma tools liA wealth of exercises and case studies li200 graphical illustrations for Excel and Minitab/ul p Essential for achieving Six Sigma goals in any organization, iSix Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab/i is a unique, skills-building toolkit for mastering a wide range of vital statistical techniques, and for capitalizing on the potential of Excel and Minitab. pi Six Sigma Statistical with Excel and Minitab/i offers operations and production managers a complete guide to Six Sigma statistical techniques, together with expert coverage of Excel and Minitab, two of today's most popular programs for statistical analysis and data visualization. p Written by Issa Bass, a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with years of hands-on experience in industry, this on-target resource takes readers through the application of each Six Sigma statistical tool, while presenting a straightforward tutorial for effectively utilizing Excel and Minitab. With the help of this essential reference, managers can: ul liAcquire the basic tools for data collection, organization, and description liLearn the fundamental principles of probability liCreate and interpret dot plots, histograms, and box plots using Minitab liDecide on sampling strategies, sample size, and confidence intervals liApply hypothesis tests to compare variance, means, and proportions liStay on top of production processes with statistical process control liUse process capability analysis to ensure that processes meet customers' expectations liEmploy analysis of variance to make inferences about more than two population means liConduct a regression and residual analysis liDesign and analyze an experiment/ul p In addition, iSix Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab/i enables you to develop a better understanding of the Taguchi Method…use measurement system analysis to find out if measurement processes are accurate…discover how to test ordinal or nominal data with nonparametric statistics…and apply the full range of basic quality tools. pFilled with step-by-step exercises, graphical illustrations, and screen shots for performing Six Sigma techniques on Excel and Minitab, the book also provides clear, concise explanations of the theory for each of the statistical tools presented. pAuthoritative and comprehensive, iSix Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab/i is a valuable skills-building resource for mastering all the statistical techniques for Six Sigma operations, while harnessing the power of Excel and Minitab.