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Journal of Quality Technology
A Quarterly Journal of Methods, Applications and Related Topics
Volume 19, 1987 - Issue 2
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Displaying Multivariate Data Using Polyplots

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Pages 69-74 | Published online: 21 Feb 2018
 

Abstract

Polyplots are glyphs which display multivariate and univariate data simultaneously over time. Each glyph, a regular polygon with as many vertices as the number of variables of interest, represents one time interval. By locating the mean at the vertex and using rays from the vertex to indicate magnitude and direction, the polyplot becomes a univariate control chart for every variable. Changing the color or line style of the rays signifies whether the 2-sigma and 3-sigma limits are exceeded univariately. A “thermometer” graphic to the left of each glyph displaying the Hotelling T2 value provides multivariate control chart information.

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Notes on contributors

Linda W. Blazek

Ms. Blazek is a Senior Statistical Scientist. Dr. Novic is a Staff Statistical Scientist. Dr. Scott is a Staff Statistical Scientist.

Bradley Novic

Ms. Blazek is a Senior Statistical Scientist. Dr. Novic is a Staff Statistical Scientist. Dr. Scott is a Staff Statistical Scientist.

Douglas M. Scott

Ms. Blazek is a Senior Statistical Scientist. Dr. Novic is a Staff Statistical Scientist. Dr. Scott is a Staff Statistical Scientist.

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