Statistical Process Control and Quality Improvement - Hardcover

Smith, Gerald M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136178464 ISBN 13: 9780136178460

Publisher: Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

A text for use in two- and four-year colleges and in industry, for students with a prior course in elementary algebra. Only the necessary mathematics is presented, with math material reviewed at the introduction of each new topic. Topics include quality concepts, the normal probability distribution,

About this title

From the Back Cover

This new edition of Statistical Process Control and Quality Improvement has been updated to include a "reader-friendly" environment that allows for quick comprehension of the ideas and concepts covered in this book. With its easy readability, this text sets a foundation for charting, interpreting, and analyzing process capability, while also introducing the reader to other basic concepts and applications of Statistical Process Control (SPC). The problem-solving emphasis of this text is linked to the implementation of SPC in the workplace.

Featuring:

• New―The incorporation of probability in Chapter 5 now allows for a clear-cut commentary on the importance of probability in and out of the workplace.
• New―This edition presents a section on Six Sigma that goes into greater depth on the subject than any earlier edition.
• Completely new exercises help explain and clarify concepts presented in the text.

Synopsis

A text for use in two- and four-year colleges and in industry, for students with a prior course in elementary algebra. Only the necessary mathematics is presented, with math material reviewed at the introduction of each new topic. Topics include quality concepts, the normal probability distribution, variables and attributes control charts, problem

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0136178464
• ISBN 13: 9780136178460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 576