Control Charts

Control Charts

Basic Procedure

In order to make a control chart, follow the procedure below:

  1. Collect your data.
  2. Plot the center or mean; it is usually the target value for the data set.
  3. Plot the upper and lower control limits usually the mean plus/minus three times the standard deviation.
  4. Plot data points collected.
  5. Look for "out-of-control signals" on the control chart. When one is identified, mark it on the chart and investigate the cause.
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