What is a Histogram graph in 7 QC Tools?
→ It is a type of bar chart representing the frequency distribution of the data from a process.→ Only one parameter can be used for constructing this chart.
→ It is a frequency distribution tool of the Basic 7 QC Tools for the process improvement.
→ The parameter must be variable data, i.e., measured on a continuous scale. ( eg. weight, time, temperature, dimensions, speed, etc.)
→ This tool is used in the DMAIC Methodology of Six Sigma Project
What is a histogram used for?
- It is used for showing a large data set graphically
- Problem forecasting
- Study the variation in the ongoing process
Key Concept of Histogram in 7 QC Tools:
➨ The Key Concept is:⇢ Data always have a variation
⇢ Variation has Pattern
⇢ Patterns can be seen easily when summarized pictorially
How to Make a Histogram?
→ Seven Steps are mentioned below for making the histograph:- Data Collection
- Compute the Range
- Determine the numbers of intervals
- Determine the interval width
- Summarize the record
- Construct the Graph
- Analyze the pattern of the chart
[01] Data Collection:
→ For better analysis and forecasting of process collect at least 100 record points.→ Here we take an example of 150 record points for making a chart.
[02] Compute the Range:
→ Largest Value = 442→ Smallest Value = 204
→ Range of Values = 442-204 = 238
[03] Determine the No. of intervals required:
→ This step is for determining the no. of intervals required.[04] Determine the interval width:
→ Step 4 is for determining the width of intervals to construct.[05] Summarize the record:
→ In Step 5 we will summarize the data as per the interval and count the frequency of data as per range value for construction of the_graph.[06] Construct the Graph:
→ Now we will construct the_graph by mentioning the Title,→ Y-axis/Vertical axis = Interval width, X-axis/Horizontal axis = Interval width,
→ Graph - Trendline and Legend (if applicable).
➨ Five Important Parameters in Histogram:
⇢ Title
⇢ Y-axis/Vertical axis = Interval width
⇢ X-axis/Horizontal axis = Interval width
⇢ Graph - Trendline
⇢ Legend (if applicable)
⇢ For a better understanding of these 5 parameters study below chart:
[07] Analyze the Graph pattern:
→ Interpretation of the Graph⇢ Central Tendency
⇢ Process Variation
⇢ Histogram Shape
⇢ Process Capability (Comparison with the specification)
Examples of Histogram Graphs
Types of Histogram Patterns
→ Various types of Histograms based on patterns are mentioned below➨ [A] Normal Distribution:
⇢ Bell Shaped Curve
⇢ A peak in the middle
➨ [B] Skewed Distribution:
⇢ A peak is off-center either right or left
⇢ Analysis of very pure products is skewed i.e. product cannot be more than 100%.
⇢ The range is not set properly for operation
➨ [C] Double-Peaked / Bi-modal:
⇢ Two Bell Shaped distributions.
⇢ Maybe a combination of records of two processes or two shifts.
➨ [D] Multi Peaked / Multi-modal:
⇢ Maybe readings of several processes are plotted on the same graph.
⇢ Range selection is not proper.
➨ [E] Edge Peaked:
⇢ Borderline doubt for inspection and take it as ok.
⇢ Instrument error.
➨ [F] Truncated or Heart-cut:
⇢ The supplier might mix apart within spec and out of spec. limit.
⇢ 100% of Incoming inspection and screening of mixed parts.
Benefits of Histogram:
→ Summarize Large data set Graphically→ Confirms measurements to Specification
→ Excellent problem forecasting tool in the process
→ Assist to decision making in the ongoing process
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