Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
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One of the hallmarks of statistical thinking is the importance of measuring and understanding variability. The Shewhart Control Chart, which separates special cause from common cause variation, is one of the most important tools for understanding the current state of a process. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) is another statistical tool for splitting variability into component sources. These components can be thought of as the signal and the noise. The signal is seen as differences among group means. The noise is seen as variability within groups. By measuring the variability within groups one has a baseline against which differences among group means can be compared.
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