Observations

At the heart of any quality program is the collection of data. Whether through 100% inspection or a formal sampling plan, it is the observation data that drives all evaluations of conformance of "as manufactured" to "as designed" dimensions. Observation data drives the statistics, the control charts, the run charts, the histograms….everything.

Each observation measures one or more properties (such as size, location, weight, etc.) of observable characteristics distinguished as independent variables.

The Observation Chart shows the actual data values, their data/time stamp, and the subgroup the data is in.

Sampling is that part of statistical practice concerned with the selection of a subset of individual observations within a population of individuals intended to yield some knowledge about the population of concern, especially for the purposes of making predictions based on statistical inference.

An observation measures a property of an observable characteristic, distinguished as an independent variable.

The Observation Chart shows the actual data values, their data/time stamp, and the subgroup the data is in. The Data Sheet organizes the observations per characteristic. These windows provide the operator with easy editing (if allowed).