Histograms are often used to display the distribution of data. The histogram is shown as a series of vertical bars representing the frequency or relative frequency of data values, with the height of the bar being proportional to the quantity of data it represents. Histograms are a visual representation of the distribution of data and can

Seven Quality Tools – Histogram

No process is perfect. There is always room for improvement in any work you do. By making ongoing improvements to the processes, you can improve the process efficiency, reduce waste, save cost, make it safer or faster.There are two broad approaches for improvement: Incremental and Breakthrough Improvement.1. Incremental Improvement:The first method is incremental improvement, which

Incremental and Breakthrough Improvement

Researchers Kenneth Thomas and Ralph Kilmann developed a model for resolving conflicts. This model is known as the Thomas-Kilmann model. Conflict occurs whenever people disagree. The disagreement could be over their perceptions, ideas, values, motivations, or desires. This model is based on two dimensions of conflict management: assertiveness and empathy. Based on these two dimensions, there are five

Conflict Resolution (Thomas-Kilmann Model)

Data integrity and accuracy are essential to every organization. Many factors affect data quality. This article will examine these factors and discuss their impact on data quality.What is Data Quality?Data quality can be defined as “the extent to which data are consistent with the intended use.”  This definition emphasizes the importance of understanding what you

Data Accuracy and Integrity

In statistics, data can be measured on different scales, determining the type of analysis that can be performed on the data. The four most common measurement scales are nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio (NOIR). Each scale has different properties and uses.1. NominalNominal scales do not have a meaningful zero point. Nominal scales classify data into

Measurement Scales – Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio

The design of experiments is the process of choosing which variables to manipulate in order to determine their effect on the response.What is an Experiment?An experiment is a test designed to answer a specific question about some aspect of nature. For example, if I wanted to know what affects the yield of a crop, I

Conducting a DoE (Design of Experiments)