What Is Minitab?

In a nutshell, this software is designed specifically for the needs of Six Sigma
professionals. It provides a simple, effective way to input statistical data, manipulate
that data, identify trends and patterns, and then extrapolate answers to the problem
at hand. That’s a rather simplistic way of describing this vital and extremely effective
tool.

How Does It Work?

This software option uses a series of elements to help Six Sigma professionals work
with data and statistics. For instance, it includes boxplots, scatterplots, and
histograms, and it provides the ability to calculate “descriptive statistics”.

Why Is It Needed?

If Six Sigma professionals are trained in the use of hard data, why do they need
software to accomplish their tasks? While they are skilled at interpreting data,
software is vital to determining the real underlying cause of problems within a
process, which makes problem-solving a much faster and easier process.