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statistical process control

statistical process control Statistical process control is a way of examining data over time with charts to detect meaningful changes in a process.

Statistical process control is a way of examining data over time with charts to detect meaningful changes in a process. In this packet, it is described through run charts that look for persistent shifts by checking patterns such as long runs of points on one side of the centre line and how often the data cross that centre.