Preface |
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Chapter 1 Modeling Random Behavior with Probability Distributions |
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1.1 Terminology to Describe Randomness |
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1.2 Selecting a Distribution Model |
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1.3 Selecting Candidate Distributions Using Theoretical Knowledge |
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1.4 Selecting a Distribution Family Using Graphical Tools |
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1.5 Selecting a Distribution Family Using Statistical Tools |
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1.5.1 Selecting a Tool for Testing a Distribution Model |
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1.5.2 Interpreting Goodness-of-Fit Test Results |
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1.5.3 Calculating Goodness-of-Fit Test Statistics |
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1.5.4 Understanding Goodness-of-Fit Tests |
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1.6 Selecting a Distribution Model with Expert Opinion |
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1.6.1 Truncating a Distribution Model |
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1.6.2 Modeling the Effects of Long-Term Variation |
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1.6.3 Applying Opinions in the Absence of Data and Theory |
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Chapter 2 Selecting Statistical Software Tools for Six Sigma Practitioners |
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2.1 Comparison of Descriptive Statistics Functions in Selected Statistical Software |
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2.2 Comparison of Distribution Functions in Selected Statistical Software |
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2.3 Defects and Limitations of Microsoft Office Excel Spreadsheet Software |
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Chapter 3 Applying Nonnormal Distribution Models in Six Sigma Projects |
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3.1 Assessing Process Stability |
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3.2 Measuring Process Capability of a Distribution |
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Chapter 4 Applying Distribution Models and Simulation in Six Sigma Projects |
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4.1 Understanding Monte Carlo Simulation |
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4.1.1 Recognizing Opportunities for Simulation |
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4.1.2 Defining Input Distributions and Output Variables for Crystal Ball Simulations |
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4.1.3 Identifying the Vital Few Inputs with Sensitivity Analysis |
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4.2 Case Study: Bank Loan Process Improvement |
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4.3 Case Study: Simulating and Optimizing a Model Built from a Designed Experiment |
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4.4 Case Study: Perishable Inventory Optimization |
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4.5 Benefits of Simulation and Optimization |
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Chapter 5 Glossary of Terms |
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Chapter 6 Bernoulli (Yes-No) Distribution Family |
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Chapter 7 Beta Distribution Family |
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Chapter 8 Binomial Distribution Family |
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Chapter 9 Chi-Squared Distribution Family |
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9.1 Chi Distribution Family |
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9.2 Noncentral Chi-Squared and Chi Distribution Families |
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Chapter 10 Discrete Uniform Distribution Family |
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Chapter 11 Exponential Distribution Family |
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11.1 Two-Parameter Exponential Distribution Family |
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11.2 Truncated Exponential Distribution Family |
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Chapter 12 Extreme Value (Gumbel) Distribution Family |
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12.1 Overview of Extreme Value Theory |
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Chapter 13 F Distribution Family |
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13.1 Noncentral F Distribution Family |
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Chapter 14 Gamma Distribution Family |
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14.1 Three-Parameter Gamma Distribution Family |
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Chapter 15 Geometric Distribution Family |
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Chapter 16 Hypergeometric Distribution Family |
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Chapter 17 Laplace Distribution Family |
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Chapter 18 Logistic Distribution Family |
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18.1 Loglogistic Distribution Family |
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Chapter 19 Lognormal Distribution Family |
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Chapter 20 Negative Binomial Distribution Family |
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Chapter 21 Normal (Gaussian) Distribution Family |
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21.1 Half-Normal Distribution Family |
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21.2 Truncated Normal Distribution Family |
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Chapter 22 Pareto Distribution Family |
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Chapter 23 Poisson Distribution Family |
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23.1 Right-Truncated Poisson Distribution Family |
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23.2 Positive (Zero-Truncated) Poisson Distribution Family |
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Chapter 24 Rayleigh Distribution Family |
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Chapter 25 Student's t Distribution Family |
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25.1 Noncentral t Distribution Family |
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Chapter 26 Triangular Distribution Family |
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Chapter 27 Uniform Distribution Family |
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Chapter 28 Weibull Distribution Family |
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28.1 Three-Parameter Weibull Distribution Family |
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References |
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Index |
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