# Lean Six Sigma framework for developing doctoral research problem statements outlined in white paper

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:40:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-sigma-framework-doctoral-problem-statements.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/lean-six-sigma-framework-for-developing-doctoral-research-problem-stat-facdbf/

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper, "Building a Lean Six Sigma–Based Background of the Problem and Problem Statement," by James C. Rice, DM/IST, MBA, and Scott A. McCalla, DM, MA. The paper presents an author-developed framework that adapts the Define and Measure logic of Lean Six Sigma to help doctoral practitioner researchers develop a defensible ba

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