Appendix 2.2 Introduction to JMP Version 6

JMP Overview

JMP is an example of a statistical package, a set of programs designed to perform statistical analysis to a high degree of numerical accuracy. JMP was developed by the SAS Institute, Inc. JMP’s statistical rigor, availability for different types of computer systems, and commercial acceptance make this program a great tool for using statistics in Six Sigma management.

Using JMP Data Tables

You start JMP by double-clicking the JMP application icon. A JMP session begins by displaying a menu bar and a JMP Starter window (see Figure A2.7).

Figure A2.7. JMP Menu Bar and Starter Window
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You use a JMP data table to enter data for variables by column. If you are creating ...

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