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What is Six Sigma?. Engineering processNot specific to softwareDesigned to keep defects at a minimumNamed for the goal of minimum six standard deviations between mean and nearest specification limitEquates to 3.4 defects per million opportunities. Key Terms. Defect ? any kind of undesired result
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1. Six Sigma Matthew Stangel
2. What is Six Sigma? Engineering process
Not specific to software
Designed to keep defects at a minimum
Named for the goal of minimum six standard deviations between mean and nearest specification limit
Equates to 3.4 defects per million opportunities
3. Key Terms Defect any kind of undesired result, including failure to meet customer requirements
Opportunity anywhere a defect could be produced
Standard Deviation a measurement of spread for data
Square root of the variance for a set of data
4. What is Six Sigma? Why 6?