Statistical Process Control Credits and Contact Hrs. Interpretation and application of these charts. Sample size selection, reliability, Pareto analysis, and modern quality management techniques. The first portion of the term is devoted to teaching the statistical techniques and charting methods now in use. Brief reviews of basic statistics and probability are included.
Significant emphasis is placed on X-bar and R chart methods.
Interpretation of these charts are stressed through the use of case studies. Control charts for attributes and acceptance sampling make up the second section of this course. Sample size determination and military standards are discussed. The third area covered revolves around quality management and problem solving techniques. By the completion of the term, the student will be familiar with quality management issues as well as control charting techniques.