Statistical Thinking and Problem Solving
Exam Content Guide
Below we provide a list of the objectives that will be tested on the exam.
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Section 1: Statistical Thinking and Problem Solving: 10%
- Define statistical thinking and problem solving
- Define the process for creation of a process map or SIPOC
- Identify root causes of a problem, compile and collect data
Section 2: Exploratory Data Analysis: 20%
- Describe data using descriptive statistics and graphical summaries
- Visualize and explore data
- Save and share results
- Prepare data for analysis
Section 3: Quality Methods: 20%
- Use Statistical Process Control Charts
- Assess process capability
- Conduct Measurement System Studies
Section 4: Decision Making with Data: 15%
- Define/describe Statistical Intervals
- Perform statistical tests
- Determine sample size
Section 5: Correlation and Regression: 20%
- Be able to define and use correlation
- Define simple linear regression
- Define/explain multiple linear regression
- Define/explain logistic regression
Section 6: Design of Experiments: 10%
- Define DOE and compare it to OFAT
- Discuss best practices and considerations to take when running an experiment
- Analyze the results of an experiment
- Design a simple experiment
Section 7: Predictive Modeling and Text Mining: 5%
- Explain the difference between explanatory modeling versus predictive modeling
- Interpret results from a predictive model with validation
