Six Sigma Measurement System Analysis

Six Sigma Measurement System Analysis

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

Overview/Description
Six Sigma and Lean are business process improvement methodologies. When used together, they are called Lean Six Sigma and can become a transformational process improvement strategy that enables a system of process control and process design to supercharge your business. This course covers concepts and basic methods for measurement system analysis and GR and R studies. This course is aligned to the ASQ Body of Knowledge, and is designed to assist Yellow Belt candidates toward achieving their certification.

Target Audience
Candidates seeking Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, those who are new to the world of Six Sigma or have a small role, interest, or need to develop foundational knowledge, quality professionals, engineers, production managers, frontline supervisors, and all individuals including process owners and champions, charged with the responsibility of improving quality and processes at the organizational or departmental level

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.1

Lesson Objectives

Six Sigma Measurement System Analysis

recognize examples of sources of measurement system error

distinguish between accuracy and precision

distinguish between linearity, stability, and bias

calculate bias and interpret the results

identify the significance of linearity in a measurement system

calculate linearity and interpret the results

recognize how stability is determined and used during a Six Sigma project

distinguish between repeatability and reproducibility

recognize how gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies are used during a Six Sigma project

interpret data from a study of total measurement system variation

demonstrate your understanding of measurement system analysis

Course Number:
apr_09_a03_bs_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate