1st Edition

Statistical Quality Control Methods

By Irving W. Burr Copyright 1976
    532 Pages
    by Routledge

    536 Pages
    by CRC Press

    This book focuses on statistical methods useful in quality control, emphasizing on data-analysis and decision-making. These techniques are also of great use in areas such as laboratory analyses and research. The problems and examples presented are from actual cases encountered in the industry.

    Preface

    Introduction

    What is Statistics?

    Why Statistical Quality Control?

    Aim of Book

    Prerequisites

    Suggestions to the Student

    Brief Review of Statistical Background

    Population and Sample

    Parameter and Statistic

    Notations

    Probability Definitions and Laws

    Distribution of Sample Statistics

    Statistical Estimation

    Testing Hypotheses

    References

    Control Charts in General

    Introduction

    Running Records of Performance

    Random and Assignable Causes

    The Control Chart for Interpreting Variations in Quality

    Two Purposes of Control Charts

    Economic Balance Between Two Errors

    Meaning of a Process in Control and Potential Advantages

    Problems

    References

    Control Charts for Measurements

    Introduction

    Control charts for Averages, Ranges and Standard Deviations, from Given Standards

    Control Charts for Averages, Ranges and Standard Deviations, Analyzing Past Data

    Comparison of the Two Charts for Variability

    Comparison of a Process with Specifications

    Continuing the Charts

    Illustrative Example

    Kinds of Assignable Causes

    When to Set Standard Values- Process Capability

    Use of Runs for Out of Controlness

    Summary

    Problems

    References

    Background of Control Charts for Measurements

    Introduction

    The Empirical Approach to Sampling Distributions

    Control Charts for Samples from Normal Populations of x’s

    Problems

    References

    Control Charts for Attributes

    Introduction

    Control Charts for Defectives

    Control Charts for Defects

    General Comments on Control Charts for Attributes

    A Method of Rating Product Quality

    Summary

    Pro

    Biography

    Martorell, Sebastián; Guedes Soares, Carlos; Barnett, Julie

    ". . .Professor Burr expertly blends the statistical concepts for each subject with actual case histories to clearly illustrate the major points of each discussion. "
    ---Industrial Engineering
    ". . .Students and lecturers will find invaluable the numbers real-life examples and good practical advice. "
    ---Australian Journal of Statistics