Using the Shewhart and Deming Cycle of Plan-Do-Study-Act PDSA, Develop

question 5

Essay

Using the Shewhart and Deming Cycle of Plan-Do-Study-Act PDSA, develop a plan to solve the problem described in the scenario below. In your response, identify the TQM tools you will use and the aspects of the Kowalski, Lasley, and Mahoney data-based decision making model that integrate into your plan.
Scenario: You are a school principal who has received a call from your superintendent that she is unhappy with your school's performance on the recently published results of the state's high-stakes test. She requests a detailed plan from you that outlines solutions to address the problem.

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Definitions:

Experimental Protocol

A detailed plan outlining the procedure for carrying out a scientific experiment, including steps, materials, and methods to ensure reproducibility and validity.

Random Sample

A selection method where each member of a population has an equal chance of being included, used to ensure unbiased statistical results.

Negative Correlation

A connection between two variables where one variable rises as the other falls, and the reverse is also true.

Mice

Small rodents that are often found in both wild and domestic environments, sometimes considered pests.