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control chart
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control chart
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(Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) Statistics a chart on which observed values of a variable are plotted, usually against the expected value of the variable and its allowable deviation, so that excessive variations in the quality, quantity, etc., of the variable can be detected


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That work eventually led to the multirule Shewhart Chart that, today, is commonly known as "Westgard Rules.
An "overly optimistic' Shewhart chart may result, as illustrated here.
multi-rule Shewhart chart for quality control in clinical chemistry.
 
 
 
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