The Control Chart as a Diagnostic Tool
The Control Chart as a Diagnostic Tool
- Publication:
- World Conference on Quality and Improvement
- Date:
- May 2001
- Issue:
- Volume 55 Issue
- Pages:
- pp. 586-592
- Author(s):
- Latzko, William J.
- Organization(s):
- Latzko Associates, North Bergen, NJ
Abstract
The control chart is a tool that distinguishes special causes from common causes of variation. In most cases it is used to maintain a process at a reasonable level. This paper discusses the use of the control chart as a test instrument. Five examples are given as well as some background from the theory of control charts.
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