1.4. Learning Statistics for Six Sigma Using This Book

This book assumes no previous knowledge of statistics. Perhaps you may have taken a previous course in statistics. Most likely, such a course focused on computing results using statistical formulas. If that was the case, you will find the approach in this book very different. This book provides the following approach:

  • Provides a simple nonmathematical presentation of topics. Every concept is explained in plain English with a minimum of mathematical symbols. Most of the equations are separated into optional boxes that complement the main material.

  • Covers statistical topics by focusing on the interpretation of output generated by the Minitab and JMP software.

  • Includes chapter-ending appendices ...

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