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Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA) for continuous data

Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA) for continuous data - Minitab Tutorial

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Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA) for continuous data

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- Let's now look at how to conduct a Measurement System Analysis, or MSA, for Continuous Data, using Minitab, a popular statistical software, used by Black Belts and Green Belts. Before jumping in, let's discuss some key points in planning for an MSA study. First, you need to determine the number of appraisers, sample parts, and repeat readings or trials in advance. Next, select your appraisers from those who normally operate instruments. Follow that by selecting sample parts from the process and ensuring that the value represent entire operating range. Be aware that a number of parts and a number of trials should reflect the criticality of the measurement. More critical measurements require more trials and parts. Also, the measurement method and tools should be the same as those used in the production process. Make sure the parts are numbered in advance, and measurements should be made in a random order. Appraisers should not know which part is being measured. Let's illustrate this…

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