Moving Average Range Charts

Moving Average Range Chart from SPC IV Excel software.

Moving Average / Range Charts are a set of control charts for variables data (data that is both quantitative and continuous in measurement, such as a measured dimension or time). The Moving Average chart monitors the process location over time, based on the average of the current subgroup and one or more prior subgroups. The Moving Range chart monitors the variation between the subgroups over time.

The plotted points for a Moving Average / Range Chart, called a cell, include the current subgroup and one or more prior subgroups. Each subgroup within a "cell" may contain one or more observations, but must all be of the same size.

See also:

When to Use a Moving Average / Range Chart

Interpreting a Moving Average / Range Chart

Choosing a Control Chart for Individuals Data

Create Moving Average Range charts in Excel

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