Examining the Custom Distribution

Because the measurement for Step 3 involves two separate sets of values, it is defined as a custom distribution.

  To explore this:

  1. Select cell C18, the assumption for Step 3.

  2. Choose Define, then Define Assumption to display the Define Assumption dialog for that assumption. Define Assumption button

    Figure 162, Custom Assumption for Step 3, Document Verification shows the expanded Define Assumption dialog for Step 3, Document Verification. The dialog has been expanded by clicking the More button. More button

    This dialog reflects the information from Measure Phase that 80% of the time, cycle time for this step ranges from two to four days (16 to 32 hours) but 20% of the time, cycle time ranges from four to six days (32 to 48 hours).

    Figure 162. Custom Assumption for Step 3, Document Verification

    Custom Assumption dialog for Document Verification.
  3. Click OK or Cancel to close the dialog.