Overview/Description
During the Measure stage of a project using the DMAIC methodology, performance-related data is summarized in a meaningful way using various statistical measures. This course provides a look at basic statistical tools used for measuring performance. It describes descriptive and inferential statistics as well as the concepts of central tendency and dispersion of data. The course describes the process of determining and interpreting central tendency measures such as mean, median, and mode. It also describes how to calculate and interpret dispersion metrics such as standard deviation, range, and variance and how these can be used with central tendency measures to make valid conclusions about a process. This course is aligned to the ASQ Body of Knowledge and is designed to assist Yellow Belt candidates toward achieving their certifications and becoming productive members of their Six Sigma project teams.
Target Audience
Candidates seeking Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification and any other individuals involved in quality and process improvement at the organizational or departmental level