Measurement and Systems Thinking

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Presenter

Edward D. Rothman, Ph.D.
Professor of Statistics
Director of the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research (CSCAR)

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Summary

In his presentation, Rothman discussed the critical questions of why we measure things, what we choose to measure, and how we measure them. Audience members learned:

• The importance of thinking about data over time
• Stratifying variables
• Cultural issues
• How to understand and achieve the aim of a system
• The pursuit of process or service improvement and innovation

Rothman suggested the following resources for those who want to learn more:

• U-M Center for Statistical Consultation and Research (CSCAR)
• “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox
• “The Fifth Discipline” by Peter M. Senge
• “The New Economics” by W. Edwards Deming
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