Statistics

The two unit program takes a back-to-basics approach in teaching Statistical Process Control. Its friendly and non-threatening style ensures everyone will learn SPC and confidently apply it back on the job.

Introduced in 1989,No Sweat Statistics has been used to train over 120,000 people in the basics of SPC.

Specifications

Audience:	Operators, first-line supervisors, those who have little or no prior exposure to statistical process control. Also ideal for ongoing and refresher training.
Training Time:	8-10 hours
Reading Level:	6th-7th grade
Prerequisites:	Basic math, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Program Content

Module 1: Basic Statistics for Process Control Variation Natural and unnatural variation Probability Expected occurrences vs. actual occurrences Histograms Normal distribution curve Standard deviation Calculating mean and range

Module 2: Application of Basic Statistics to Process Control Definition of SPC How SPC can improve quality Relationship between distribution of individuals and sample averages Purpose of control charts Central line Difference between control limits and tolerances Relationship of normal distribution curve to control limits Why the control chart has power Definition and purpose of process capability studies Variables and attributes Control chart interpretation

A Start-Up (SU) program consists of two parts: a Leader's Pack and a Participant's Kit for each trainee. The Leader's Pack includes: DVD 1 Leader's Binder with:   1 Leader's Guide   1 Participant's Kit   1 Process Capability Briefing 1 pad of R charts. The Participant's Kit includes: 1 Participant's Guide 1 Pre-Test 1 Post-Test 1 Certificate of Completion

Number of people to train	Start-Up Program	Leader's Pack (one-time cost)	Participants Kit (each)	Total for Participant's Kit	Complete Start-Up Cost
5	SU 5	$950	$34	$170	$1,120
15	SU 15	$950	$32	$480	$1,430
25	SU 25	$950	$30	$750	$1,700
50	SU 50	$950	$28	$1,400	$2,350
100	SU 100	$950	$26	$2,600	$3,550
200	SU 200	$950	$24	$4,800	$5,750