The only book on the market that provides a simple nonmathematical presentation of the statistics needed by Six Sigma Green Belts. Every concept is explained in plain English with a minimum of mathematical symbols. Includes real-world examples, step by step instructions and sample output for Minitab and JMP software as well as downloadble, ready to use data sets and templates. Includes applications to service industries to help managers understand the role of Six Sigma in nonmanufacturing industries.

Acknowledgments  xvii

About the Author  xix

Preface  xxi

Chapter 1:  Fundamentals of Six Sigma  1

Chapter 2:  Introduction to Statistics  7

Chapter 3:  Presenting Data in Charts and Tables  23

Chapter 4:  Descriptive Statistics  39

Chapter 5:  Probability and Probability Distributions  59

Chapter 6:  Sampling Distributions and Confidence Intervals  95

Chapter 7:  Hypothesis Testing  113

Chapter 8:  Design of Experiments  157

Chapter 9:  Simple Linear Regression  211

Chapter 10:  Multiple Regression  241

Chapter 11:  Control Charts for Six Sigma Management  279

Appendix A:  Review of Arithmetic and Algebra  321

Appendix B:  Summation Notation  329

Appendix C:  Statistical Tables  333

Appendix D:  Documentation of Data Files  347

Glossary  349

Index  359

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 4 Ratings

Use of Book for Training - 2009-01-31
Reviewer Rating:
Excellent textbook to compliment Green Belt training. Contains easy to understand descriptions of the statistical concepts and tools. Has examples on how to use Minitab software for all of the statistical analysis techniques presented in the book.

Why Minitab and JMP in one book? - 2008-10-06
Reviewer Rating:
The idea of writing a book about how to use statistical software for six sigma green belts is good, but it should be more focused. If you are not an owner of both Minitab and JMP, 50% of this book is Muda (waste)!

a Keeper - 2008-01-22
Reviewer Rating:
Prior to its release, the publisher asked me to review this and Design for Six Sigma for Green Belts and Champions: Applications for Service Operations--Foundations, Tools, DMADV, Cases, and Certification (Six Sigma) both by Levine et al. I found each to be well though out a good presentation of materials to get someone a working knowledge of Six Sigma. The only fault I would say is relying on Minitab as a vehicle for teaching instead of using a more general purpose and avialable tool like EXCEL. --a very small issue.

Overall I highly recommend both books as both text and handbook for organinzations starting now the Six Sigma path

Brian K Seitz
BPR/M Industry Analyst & Consultant
Cyon Research

Green Belts - 2007-08-07
Reviewer Rating:
Heres a book worth its weight in gold to anybody that is using Minitab. A great help

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