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Censored Data
Fall 2011 Basic Tools Article
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Downsizing Avoidance: Applying Lean Six Sigma Tools in a 9-Step R-invented Business Management Sys.
2010 Institute for Continual Quality Improvement Presentation
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
Sampling for Process Audits
2010 Institute for Continual Quality Improvement Presentation
The presentation describes the author’s approach for applying sampling inspection to process audits...
- Filetype: mp4
- Publish date: 2011-03
- Keywords:


