ABSTRACT
This chapter helps the instructors to understand the mechanics of the hypothesis testing process. It explains why this process is critically important for any continuous improvement process. The chapter explores how to teach hypothesis testing using the experimental helicopter. The courtroom analogy and the experimental helicopter together are a tremendous technique for increasing the "relevant, useful, and interesting/shocking" factor, leading to a much better storage and option for retrieval once completed. This methodology will commonly lead to follow-up questions regarding different facts presented in a working environment, home life, or in the news. The use of hypothesis testing is an important tool to be used in any continuous improvement system. Once understood, the application will likely point to improvement opportunities in any operation. Properly utilized, the experimental methodology as shown by the hypothesis model can be the framework around a continuous improvement system.
