Glossary Category: Methods

Terms used for data and documentation organization and management.

All Glossary Categories:

All Universalities:

  • Monte Carlo Simulation

    Estimating functions of a random variable through repeated numerical sampling of the input distributions.

  • Operating Characteristic

    A graph used to assess and compare different test methods and procedures.

  • Policy

    The highest level of documentation in most QMS systems, above the process documents.

  • Procedure

    The detail level of documentation in most QMS systems, above work instructions and other job aids.

  • Process

    The second level of documentation in most QMS systems, below the policies and above the procedures.

  • Process Capability

    An estimate of how well variability is managed within a given process.

  • R

    A niche (but freely available) software tool.

  • Random Variable

    Any variable that is not fixed or controlled.

  • Regression Analysis

    A statistical tool for quantifying correlation between factors.

  • Residuals

    Variation that is not explained by a given statistical model.