Six Sigma Statistics with EXCEL and MINITAB (Hardcover)

Learn how to select and apply a statistical model without having to learn statistical theory

This is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide for understanding and using Excel and Minitab programs for Six Sigma statistical data analysis. Each chapter includes relevant theory and technique, step-by-step exercises, case studies, graphical illustrations and screen shots for performing the techniques in both Excel and MINITAB.

Now 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.

Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab 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.

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.

Filled with clear, concise accounts of the theory for each statistical
method presented, Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab features:

Easy-to-follow explanations of powerful Six Sigma tools
A wealth of exercises and case studies
200 graphical illustrations for Excel and Minitab
Essential for achieving Six Sigma goals in any organization, Six Sigma
Statistics with Excel and Minitab 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.

Six Sigma Statistical with Excel and Minitab 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.

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:

Acquire the basic tools for data collection, organization, and description

Learn the fundamental principles of probability
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
Stay on top of production processes with statistical process control
Use process capability analysis to ensure that processes meet customers'
expectations
Employ analysis of variance to make inferences about more than two
population means
Conduct a regression and residual analysis
Design and analyze an experiment
In addition, Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab 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.

Filled 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.

Authoritative and comprehensive, Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and
Minitab is a valuable skills-building resource for mastering all the
statistical techniques for Six Sigma operations, while harnessing the power
of Excel and Minitab.