Special Topics in Decision-Making Support

Statistical process control, related to the variability among the units produced in the process. Control charts of variables using mean (x bar), range (R), deviation (S), and sigma; and of attributes (p, np, c, and u). Interpretation of control charts. Process capability. Other control charts (CUSUM and EWMA). Reproducibility and repeatability in measurement systems. Single and double sampling of attributes. Reliability in the inspection process. Operating characteristics curves.