Cumulative Sum Control Charting is a valuable tool for detecting persistent shifts in series of readings. It is used in statistical process control settings such as manufacturing, but it is also effective in areas such as personnel management, econometrics, and data analysis. It is an essential tool for the quality professional.
Award winning authors: - Hawkins' work on CUSUMs won him the Ellis R. Ott Award for best paper - Olwell's work on applications of CUSUMs to managing sexual harassment has been nominated for the 1998 Barchi Prize Applications-oriented viewpoint presented with only the essential theoretical underpinnings Accessible presentation requires only basic statistical training Supplementary material available on the web, including CUSUM software and data sets First publication in the new series Statistics for Engineering and Physical Sciences
Douglas M. Hawkins
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