Appendix 4.1 Using Minitab for Descriptive Statistics

Calculating Descriptive Statistics

To compute descriptive statistics for the order fulfillment times shown in Figure 4.3 on page 46, open the ORDER.MTW worksheet. Select StatBasic StatisticsDisplay Descriptive Statistics:

  1. In the Display Descriptive Statistics dialog box (see Figure A4.1), enter C1 or Time in the Variables: edit box.

    Figure A4.1. Minitab Display Descriptive Statistics Dialog Box

  2. Select the Statistics button. In the Descriptive Statistics—Statistics dialog box (see

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