Statistical Quality Control

Catalog description

Statistical techniques for univariate and multivariate monitoring of independent and autocorrelated processes; foundations of quality control and improvement. I E 434 Statistical Quality Control (3) This course is about the use of modern statistical methods for process and product improvement. The goal is to impart a sound understanding of the principles and basis for applying them in a variety of practical situations in manufacturing and service fields. The course will give an overview of the basic statistical methods and then concentrate on some of the more useful recent developments including univariate and multivariate techniques to monitor autocorrelated data, analyzing process capability, and improving process quality in short-run environments. The course objectives are to: (1) understand the assumptions and theoretical foundations of process monitoring; (2) know how to select, set up, and use monitoring charts effectively depending on the system characteristics; and (3) understand the basic business and economic principles of process monitoring.