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It delineates the key components of a run chart, including the x and y axes, the role of the median line in identifying performance shifts, and the critical importance of baseline versus post-change data. The guide explicitly explains the methodology for defining and counting runs, while establishing formal rules for detecting significant patterns such as shifts—defined as six or more consecutive points on one side of the median—and trends, defined as five or more consecutive points moving in a single direction. By standardizing the interpretation of these patterns, the material empowers practitioners to evaluate where their processes stand, assess progress toward established goals, and make data-driven decisions. 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The term 'run chart' is used because the data line continuously fluctuates back and forth across this median.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the formal rule for identifying a shift in a run chart?\",\"answer\":\"A shift is identified when there are six or more consecutive data points that fall entirely above or entirely below the median line, indicating a significant change in the process.\"},{\"question\":\"How is a trend identified in a run chart?\",\"answer\":\"A trend is defined by a sequence of five or more consecutive data points that are consistently trending in one direction, either all moving upward or all moving downward.\"}]","Interpreting Your Run Chart 101 - A Guide to Quality Improvement Data Visualization | PDF",1791852578,8]