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Rath & Strong's Guide to Minitab: Release 14 (with CD-ROM included) [Spiral-bound]

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April 2004
Rath & Strong's Guide to MINITAB is a comprehensive User Guide to analyzing data using MINITAB Statistical Software. Beyond simply a description of how to use MINITAB, it outlines the logical thought process you can use to analyze real-world business problems, starting with the most general questions, and continually probing into more refined approaches and methods.

The Guide incorporates a two-level approach designed to enhance the learning experience. First is a step-by-step methodology that allows Six Sigma/DMAIC teams to work toward root cause identification in a systematic way. Second is a Six Sigma/DMAIC case study and data files that allow the team to work through Rath & Strong's methodology, and master both the methodology and MINITAB statistical tools.


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Guide allows me to focus on what I'm trying to do with the data. I get to result quicker. -- Tom Brodsky, Chicago, IL

This extremely comprehensive guide allows me to exploit Minitab's capabilities and determine which to use when. -- Brian Lang, San Francisco, CA

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  • Spiral-bound: 116 pages
  • Publisher: Rath & Strong (April 2004)
  • ISBN-10: 0974632805
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974632803
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,795,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Very Specific Tool, May 29, 2005
This review is from: Rath & Strong's Guide to Minitab: Release 14 (with CD-ROM included) (Spiral-bound)
The book uses the premise that you are working for a company and assigned projects based on data supplied on the CD. Great idea and a great way to learn. The book works through each scenario with explanations of the steps to perform and results analysis. This is good.
The book doesn't have an index to locate the tool you need. You have the three chapters entitled "Basic Statistics", Advanced Statistics" and "Formatting Data". If you want to find the details on how to do a T-Test, you have to look through the entire first two chapters page by page. My first thought was to look under "Basic Statistics" because the Minitab menu lists the t-test under "Statistics/Basic". The book however places it under "Advanced Statistics". Also if your data don't fall into a category similiar to the data on the CD, you won't be able to follow along with the step by step instructions.
My other complaint is the quality per dollar invested in the book. It would be a great deal if it included or incorporated the three chapters into an inclusive manual on how to use Minitab. As it stands it is a high priced 116 page booklet that may or may not suit your needs.
In summary: I learned from this book, but as a reference to keep on your desk for using Minitab, it falls short.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Makes a lot of assumptions of the reader, January 18, 2009
This review is from: Rath & Strong's Guide to Minitab: Release 14 (with CD-ROM included) (Spiral-bound)
The book meanders through a portion of Minitab and Six Sigma. There are technical terms that are frequently not defined. There are suggestions for analysis that could be performed in certain situations, but no steps are provided. I'm a BB in our organization and had to consult my training materials to tie all the pieces together. I'm glad I bought this book because it caused me to do this extra legwork and I re-learned a lot.
Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy was a much better book for my intended need.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 6 SIGMA - MINITAB HELP, November 10, 2006
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I found this book an excellent companion while completing my Black Belt in 6 SIGMA (Engineering).
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