Chapter 9. Basics of Statistical Studies

CHAPTER OUTLINE

9.1 Introduction to Statistics

9.2 Enumerative and Analytic Studies

9.3 Types of Sampling

9.4 Types of Variables

9.5 Operational Definitions

9.6 Introduction to Graphics

9.7 Graphing Attribute Data

9.8 Graphing Measurement Data

9.9 Measures of Central Tendency

9.10 Measures of Variation

9.11 Shape of Distributions

Appendix 9.1 Introduction to Windows

Appendix 9.2 Introduction to Minitab

Appendix 9.3 Using Minitab for Graphs and Descriptive Measures

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Use basic statistics in Six Sigma management

  • Distinguish between enumerative and analytic studies

  • Distinguish between different sampling methods

  • Develop graphs for attribute data

  • Develop graphs for ...

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