For freshman/sophomore level introductory courses in SPC, Statistical Quality Control, or Quality Control found in two and four-year college curriculums, and in industrial training programs.
This “mathematics-friendly” text introduces students to basic concepts and applications of Statistical Process Control (SPC). Students get a solid foundation in control charts―including setting scales, charting, interpreting, and analyzing process capability. Problem-solving techniques are emphasized, and all learning is linked to the implementation of SPC in the workplace.
This new edition of Statistical Process Control and Quality Improvement introduces readers to the basic concepts and applications of Statistical Process Control (SPC). Providing a "math friendly" environment, the text gives readers a solid foundation in control charts—including setting scales, charting, interpreting, and analyzing process capability. Problem-solving techniques are emphasized, and all learning is linked to the implementation of SPC in the workplace.
Some features of the new edition include:
- An expanded discussion of linear regression.
- Presents readers with the application of the linear regression mode on statistical calculators.
- Expanded discussion of Walter Shewhart's contribution to control charts.
- Provides readers with a better understanding of the concepts.
- Lab exercises for each chapter.
- Offers hands-on opportunity to practice and apply learned concepts.
- Informational boxes.
- Highlights definitions and formulas without interrupting the flow of the text, making the text easier to use and to study from.
- Increased number of exercises, with answers to odd-numbered questions at the end of the book.
- Gives readers an increased opportunity to solve problems and check results, and to thereby master the course material.