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Run Chart 1

Definition : A plotting of points on a graph to show levels of performance over time. Annotated run chart records interventions.
   
Purpose : Identifies trends, including movement away from the average; use a run chart to analyze performance data and to monitor actions taken to improve performance.
   
Procedure :
  • Decide what data will be collected and over what period of time.
  • Draw a graph; the x-axis indicates the time or sequence, and the y-axis indicates the increments of measure.
  • Plot the data points from the designated time period on the graph; connect the points with a line.
  • Evaluate the run chart to identify meaningful trends or shifts.
  • Investigate the findings from the run chart.
 
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