An introduction to the quantitative and qualitative concepts used in the control of quality, in both the manufacturing and service environments. Emphasis placed on the statistical tools used in process control and acceptance sampling, along with extensive computer examples and exercises. QMM 380 . Statistical inference as applied to management decision making. Topics include linear and non-linear regression models, analysis of variance and covariance, time series analysis, experimental design and nonparametric statistical techniques.
Applications require the use of computer-based statistical analysis programs.
QMM 385 . Topics include linear programming, network analysis and decision theory. Emphasis on computer solution techniques and the interpretation of model solutions by managers. QMM 388 . Introduction to deterministic and probabilistic models applied to economics and business decision making.