Kai Yang
Jayant Trewn

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Yang Kai,
Multivariate statistical methods in quality management/Kai Yang,
Jayant Trewn.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-07-143208 6
1. Quality control Statistical methods. 2. Multivariate analysis.
I. Trewn, Jayant. II. Title.
TS156.Y34 2003
658.5 62 dc22
2003066522

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