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QUALITY-BASICS5 MIN READ

Separate Common Cause From Special Cause

Distinguish normal process variation from a signal that needs investigation.

A quality metric needs context over time. Ask: is this a one-off point inside the expected pattern, or a signal such as a sustained run, shift, trend, or point outside limits? The answer determines whether you improve the whole process or investigate a specific event.

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