Introduction to Quality Control Methods OPMT 1142

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Address technical problems using the 5-step method.
• Prepare and interpret histograms and Pareto charts from data.
• Calculate means, medians, ranges and standard deviations.
• Calculate means using grouped data and coded grouped data techniques.
• Perform normal probability calculations such as projected yield and reject rates using a statistical calculator or a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
• Understand some implications of data distribution shapes.
• Know when to use formulae for samples and for populations of data.
• Perform statistical calculations and prepare graphical presentations using Excel.
• Perform process capability calculations.
• Lead groups toward root cause analysis through the use of Cause and Effect diagrams.
• Prepare and interpret scatter plots from paired data sets using linear regression.
• Prepare elementary X-bar - R control charts and calculate control limits.
• Understand basic concepts which lead to the Central Limit Theorem.
• Understand the concepts of Producer's and Consumer's risk.
• Interpret Operating Characteristic graphs associated with Acceptance Sampling plans.
• Work in team situations to analyze data generated by inspection and process control operations.

Effective as of Fall 2005