{"product_id":"9780471203421","title":"Statistical Methods for Six Sigma In R\u0026D and Manufacturing","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStatistical Methods for Six Sigma\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn R\u0026amp;D and Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnand M. Joglekar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Chemistry \/ Industrial \u0026amp; Technical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA guide to achieving business successes through statistical methods  \u003cp\u003eStatistical methods are a key ingredient in providing data-based guidance to research and development as well as to manufacturing. Understanding the concepts and specific steps involved in each statistical method is critical for achieving consistent and on-target performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a recognized educator in the field, Statistical Methods for Six Sigma: In R\u0026amp;D and Manufacturing is specifically geared to engineers, scientists, technical managers, and other technical professionals in industry. Emphasizing practical learning, applications, and performance improvement, Dr. Joglekar?s text shows today?s industry professionals how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarize and interpret data to make decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine the amount of data to collect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompare product and process designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild equations relating inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish specifications and validate processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce risk and cost-of-process control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantify and reduce economic loss due to variability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimate process capability and plan process improvements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify key causes and their contributions to variability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze and improve measurement systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis long-awaited guide for students and professionals in research, development, quality, and manufacturing does not presume any prior knowledge of statistics. It covers a large number of useful statistical methods compactly, in a language and depth necessary to make successful applications. Statistical methods in this book include: variance components analysis, variance transmission analysis, risk-based control charts, capability and performance indices, quality planning, regression analysis, comparative experiments, descriptive statistics, sample size determination, confidence intervals, tolerance intervals, and measurement systems analysis. The book also contains a wealth of case studies and examples, and features a unique test to evaluate the reader?s understanding of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e ANAND M. JOGLEKAR, PhD, is the President of Joglekar Associates, Inc., which provides education, consulting, and software to help companies achieve business successes through the application of statistical methods. He received his PhD in engineering with extensive statistics education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. As a practicing engineer-statistician he has implemented statistical methods in various functions within a company to accelerate development, achieve high quality, and reduce cost. He has taught statistical methods to thousands of industry participants through in-house seminars or seminars sponsored by industry associations such as the Institute of Food Technologists. His clients include major companies in automotive, biotechnology, computer, defense, food, medical device, mining, packaging, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and many other industries. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 September 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Interscience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471203421\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e344\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311271932044,"sku":"9780471203421","price":163.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471203421_6c0901bd-6cc2-4206-a0d3-cd035bdadd3e.jpg?v=1780235732","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780471203421","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}