Numeric data can include positive and negative signs (+ and −) and a decimal separator. To enter data in exponential (scientific) notation, use the letter E, as in 3.2E12. You can also enter …

Dec 2, 2014 · For example, Minitab might display only two decimal places, but the underlying values include four decimal places. Or a date/time column might display only the date, but the …

To change the decimal separator, open your computer's regional and language settings and do one of the following: Select a region (location) that uses the decimal separator that you prefer. …

From Decimal places, select the number of decimal places to display before the E. For example, the number 3200 in exponential format is 3.20E+03 with two decimal places, or 3.2E+03 with …

By viewing the control limits in the worksheet, you can easily adjust the precision by adding more decimal places. This procedure demonstrates the case for the Xbar chart.

Hex to decimal function To use this function, choose Calc > Calculator. Converts hexadecimal values to their equivalent decimal form.

Use Change Data Type to change the data type (text, numeric, or date/time) of a column. Most Minitab analyses require data of specific types. For example, calculations that involve …

The data should be continuous Continuous data are measurements that may potentially take on any numeric value within a range of values along a continuous scale, including fractional or …

For decimals, specify the number of places to retain. If decimals = 1, Minitab rounds to the nearest tenth. If decimals = 0, Minitab rounds to the nearest integer. If decimals = -1, Minitab …

If decimals > 0, the number is rounded up to the specified number of decimal places after the decimal point. If decimals < 0, the number is rounded up to 1 minus the specified number of …