Control Chart Suggestion

Average And Range – X-Bar and R

Control Chart Description

If the sample size is relatively small (e.g., less than 10-15), we can use the range instead of the standard deviation of a sample to construct control charts on X-Bar (arithmetic mean) and the range, R. The range of a sample is simply the difference between the largest and smallest observation. The X-bar and R control chart is used with continuous/variable data when subgroup or sample size is between 2 and 15.

Control Chart Formulae

Table of Constants

Control Chart Example

Additional Resources

• Individuals Control Charts
• Steps in Constructing an X-Bar and R Control Chart
• Additional Control Chart Links

References

Wheeler, D.J., & Chambers, D.S. (1992). Understanding Statistical Process Control. Knoxville, TN: SPC Press.