Six Sigma Black Belt: Multivariate Tools and Nonparametric Tests

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In the Analyze phase of the DMAIC methodology, a Six Sigma team begins to analyze the root causes of the problems that it identified in the earlier stages. This analysis may require churning out huge volumes of data of different types. Sometimes this data is of a multivariate nature, meaning that many dependent and independent variables need to be considered simultaneously. As such, Six Sigma teams often use advanced multivariate tools to manage this type of data. Another set of advanced statistical analysis tools used in this phase is nonparametric tests. In conventional hypothesis tests - called parametric tests - a sample statistic is obtained to estimate a population parameter and hence requires a number of assumptions to be made about the underlying population, such as the normality of data. However, a nonparametric test is used when some of these assumptions, such as normality of data, cannot be safely made. This course deals with multivariate and categorical data analysis tools such as factor analysis, discriminant analysis, and multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA). The course also aims to familiarize learners with approaches for analyzing nonparametric data, particularly the use of Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests for validating hypotheses. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as part of their exam preparation. It builds on foundational knowledge that is taught in SkillSoft's ASQ-aligned Green Belt curriculum.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
    Interpret factor scores as part of factor analysis (fa)
    Interpret the results of a discriminant analysis
    Interpret the results of a multiple analysis of variance (manova)
    Identify the limitations of nonparametric tests, and recognize situational factors that call for a nonparametric method and choose the appropriate test, in a given scenario
  • identify statements that define nonparametric tests
    Select the situation that is best suited for a kruskal-wallis test, and validate a hypothesis by performing a kruskal-wallis test
    Recognize examples of business problems that are suitable for a mann-whitney test and identify the assumptions that must hold true
    recognize how the test statistic is calculated for a mann-whitney test, and validate a hypothesis by calculating the mann-whitney test statistic and interpreting the result

IN THIS COURSE

  • 2m 5s
    After completing this video, you will be able to discover the key concepts that will be covered in this course. FREE ACCESS
  • 11m 59s
    After completing this video, you will be able to interpret factor scores as part of factor analysis (FA) FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Discriminant Analysis Interpretation
    8m 39s
    After completing this video, you will be able to interpret the results of a discriminant analysis FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Multiple Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)
    8m 15s
    After completing this video, you will be able to interpret the results of a multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Introduction to Nonparametric Testing
    14m 36s
    After completing this video, you will be able to identify statements that define nonparametric tests, identify the limitations of nonparametric tests, and recognize situational factors that call for a nonparametric method and choose the appropriate test, in a given scenario FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Kruskal-Wallis Testing
    10m 55s
    After completing this video, you will be able to select the situation that is best suited for a Kruskal-Wallis test and validate a hypothesis by performing a Kruskal-Wallis test FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Mann-Whitney Testing
    10m 19s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize examples of business problems that are suitable for a Mann-Whitney test and identify the assumptions that must hold true, recognize how the test statistic is calculated for a Mann-Whitney test, and validate a hypothesis by calculating the Mann-Whitney test statistic and interpreting the result FREE ACCESS

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