Statistical Analysis

As part of a Just Do It project, use the Statistical Analysis form to record the statistical analysis, tools, and the impact of your project's improvement. Also, include any output from your analysis, such as text, numbers, or graphics.

Answers the questions:

What statistical analysis did you perform?
What tools did you use?
What assumptions did you make or verify?
What was the output?
What are your conclusions?

When to use	Purpose
Pre-project	Document statistical analyses and graphs to explore the value of potential projects. For example, capability, stability, defect rates, and so on.
Mid-project	Document statistical analyses and graphs used to determine vital inputs and their optimal settings.
End of project	Document statistical analyses and graphs that provide a numeric picture of the final process condition. For example, capability, stability, and so on.

Data

The data requirements are determined by the analysis that you use.

Guidelines

Retain all the information about your analysis. You can attach any external files, such as Minitab or Microsoft^® Excel, as related documents in your Minitab Workspace file.
You can use analysis capture tools to record the details of a specific analysis.

How-to

Complete the form using the data you compiled.
Provide a conclusion.

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