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Box and Whisker Plot
A box and whisker plot is a graphical method of displaying variation in a set of data.
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Updated: September 3, 2008

Digging for the Root Cause
Many Six Sigma practitioners use the term “root cause” without a clear concept of its larger meaning, and as a result, overlook root causes. Learn about the three tools you can use to avoid this mistake.
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Updated: August 21, 2008

3 Factor DOE Template
This template will assist you in conducting, analyzing and interpreting controlled tests to evaluate the factors that control the value of a parameter or group of parameters.
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Updated: July 3, 2008

Gantt Chart
This tool can be used in process planning and control to display planned and finished work in relation to time.
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Updated: July 3, 2008

Six Sigma Failure: Methodology vs. Management
The most commonly cited reasons for Six Sigma failure are rooted more solidly in the realm of the deployment method than in the actual methodology.
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Updated July 3, 2008

Simple Linear Regression
This tool can be used to evaluate the relationship between two variables.
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Updated: June 11, 2008

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