Quantitative Methods for Quality Management (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The students progress in their own schedule.

Objective

The student is able to use statistical methods to analyse and assess quantitative quality management data and present the results graphically. The student knows what kinds of statistical methods can be applied in quality control, process management and process development.

Content

• The basics of statistical analytics: distribution processing, principles of probability, basic principles of correlation and regression anlyses • Graphical presentation of statistical data • Process competency and how to measure it • Statistical process control

Location and time

The course is a non-stop online course. You can study it independently and at your own pace in Moodle learning environment. The course exam is taken in the EXAM system. EXAM facilities are located on university campuses across Finland. However, it's important to allocate sufficient time for independent study. For a 5-credit course, the estimated workload is 135 hours.

Materials

Teacher materials in Moodle learning environment. NB: The course material is in Finnish.

Teaching methods

Course level: For Master´s students only Independent studying Assignments Exam in an electronic EXAM system Prerequisite for the course: Completed university degree, Finnish language skills.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

A student may register for the exam once the result of each problem set in Moodle is at least 50% of the set’s maximum points. The exam is taken in the EXAM system. A student may complete the exam a maximum of three times (the actual exam and two re-sits).

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Total 135 hours which includes independent study, solving problems, and taking the exam.

Qualifications

Research Methods and Tools