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Censored Data

Fall 2011 Basic Tools Article

by Hotchkiss, Mindy R.;

This article provides a basic overview of censored data, including how to identify it and what to do with it. Censored data analysis methods and issues are discussed at a high level...

  • Filetype: pdf
  • Publish date: 2011-10
  • Keywords:Censored Data, Censoring, Maximum likelihood estimation

Probability of Detection Analysis for Eddy Current Inspection Systems

Fall 2011 Mini-Paper

by Brown, Jennifer;

Eddy Current (EC) inspection is a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) method commonly used for flight quality assurance of commercial, military, and rocket engine hardware. One application of EC inspection is to detect surface or near-surface anomalies before they grow

  • Filetype: pdf
  • Publish date: 2011-10
  • Keywords:Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE), Probability of Detection (POD), Regression, Maximum likelihood estimation, Censoring, Eddy Current Inspection, Residuals

Understanding Data Differences Equals Making Better Decisions

September 2011 Webinar

by Fischer, Wayne G.;

This basic, introductory webinar uses everyday data from real life to discern which differences matter: how to detect them, how to interpret them, and how to use them for process improvement...

  • Filetype: pdf
  • Publish date: 2011-09
  • Keywords:Control charts, Control limits, Histogram, I and MR chart, Shewhart chart, Special cause, Common cause, Statistical process control, Variability

Control Chart Dashboards

by Prevette, Steven S.

This webinar explores how to effectively use SPC-based dashboards...

  • Filetype: wmv
  • Publish date: 2011-08
  • Keywords:Control charts, Statistical process control, Dashboards, Scorecards

Control Charting and Process Capability Statements: Issues and Resolution

by Breyfogle, Forrest W.

A predictive performance measurement system is presented to address issues associated with traditional control charting techniques and process capability statements...

  • Filetype: wmv
  • Publish date: 2011-07
  • Keywords:Control charts, Statistical process control, Process capability, Scorecards, Dashboards

Model Selection (Part II: Model Selection Procedures)

by Gardner, Sam;

Overview of model selection procedures, including stepwise regression, model ranking, and model averaging...

  • Filetype: pdf
  • Publish date: 2011-05
  • Keywords:model selection, Regression

Statistical Engineering Webinar

by Snee, Ron; Hoerl, Roger;

An introduction to “statistical engineering”, the study of how to best use known statistical principles and tools to solve high impact problems for the benefit of mankind...

  • Filetype: mp4
  • Publish date: 2011-04
  • Keywords:Statistical Thinking

Statistical Engineering Webinar (PDF Slides)

March 16, 2011 Webinar

by Snee, Ron; Hoerl, Roger;

An introduction to "statistical engineering", the study of how to best use known statistical principles and tools to solve high impact problems for the benefit of mankind...

  • Filetype: pdf
  • Publish date: 2011-03
  • Keywords:Statistical thinking, Statistical engineering
Open Access

Downsizing Avoidance: Applying Lean Six Sigma Tools in a 9-Step R-invented Business Management Sys.

2010 Institute for Continual Quality Improvement Presentation

by Haynes, Rick; Breyfogle, Forrest

This presentation describes the nine logical steps associated with the E-DMAIC system. These steps truly integrate the Lean and Six Sigma tools to benefit the business as a whole...

  • Filetype: mp4
  • Publish date: 2011-03
  • Keywords:Managerial systems, Lean Six Sigma
Open Access

Sampling for Process Audits

2010 Institute for Continual Quality Improvement Presentation

by Gurbachan Chandha

The presentation describes the author’s approach for applying sampling inspection to process audits...

  • Filetype: mp4
  • Publish date: 2011-03
  • Keywords:

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