1st Edition
Six Sigma and Beyond Problem Solving and Basic Mathematics, Volume II
By D.H. Stamatis
Copyright 2001
388 Pages
25 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
416 Pages
by
CRC Press
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In all walks of life, at some point in time, we all use the process of problem solving. We all talk about it, we all use it, but chances are we all mean different things by it. Six Sigma and Beyond: Problem Solving and Basic Mathematics organizes the topic and provides a structured approach based on the scientific method. Specifically designed to address the issue of cognitive functioning this... Read more
Introduction
Theoretical Aspects of Problem Solving
Overview of Key Elements to Problem Solving
Problem-Solving (PS) and Process Improvement (PI) Cycle
Tools of Quality
The Global Problem Solving (GPS) Process
Six Sigma Approach to Problem Solving
Basic Mathematics
The Value of Whole Numbers
Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Parts and Types of Fractions
Simple Form and Common Denominators of Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Ordering, Rounding and Changing Decimals
The Four Operations of Decimals
Division with Decimals
Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, Cube Roots and Proportions
Scientific Notation and Powers of Ten
Decimals
The Metric System
International System of Units
Conversion of English to Metric
Appendix A: A typical cover sheet for the GPS process
Appendix B: GPS0 Assessing questions
Appendix C: GPS1 Assessing questions
Appendix D: GPS2 Assessing questions
Appendix E: GPS3 Assessing questions
Appendix F: GPS4 Assessing questions
Appendix G: GPS5 Assessing questions
Appendix H: GPS6 Assessing questions
Appendix I: GPS7 Assessing questions
Appendix J: GPS8 Assessing questions
Selected Bibliography
Theoretical Aspects of Problem Solving
Overview of Key Elements to Problem Solving
Problem-Solving (PS) and Process Improvement (PI) Cycle
Tools of Quality
The Global Problem Solving (GPS) Process
Six Sigma Approach to Problem Solving
Basic Mathematics
The Value of Whole Numbers
Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Parts and Types of Fractions
Simple Form and Common Denominators of Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Ordering, Rounding and Changing Decimals
The Four Operations of Decimals
Division with Decimals
Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, Cube Roots and Proportions
Scientific Notation and Powers of Ten
Decimals
The Metric System
International System of Units
Conversion of English to Metric
Appendix A: A typical cover sheet for the GPS process
Appendix B: GPS0 Assessing questions
Appendix C: GPS1 Assessing questions
Appendix D: GPS2 Assessing questions
Appendix E: GPS3 Assessing questions
Appendix F: GPS4 Assessing questions
Appendix G: GPS5 Assessing questions
Appendix H: GPS6 Assessing questions
Appendix I: GPS7 Assessing questions
Appendix J: GPS8 Assessing questions
Selected Bibliography
Biography
D.H. Stamatis
