Study Guide: Quantitative Methods & Tools

Question 1

Measures the strength of the linear relationship between two variables

Answer 1

Sample Correlation Coefficient

Question 2

This can help identify special cause variation

Answer 2

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Question 3

This describes the relationship between one or more predictor variables and a response variable:

Answer 3

Regression Analysis

Question 4

Used to visualize data

Answer 4

Histograms

Question 5

Used to determine if a process is able to meet certain requirements:

Answer 5

Capability Analysis

Question 6

What is the first step in a capability study?

Answer 6

To verify that the process is stable