Check points

Description:

A Check points is a structured, prepared form for collecting and analyzing data. This is a generic tool that can be adapted for a wide variety of purposes. ( also called tally sheet ) .

When to Use :

• When data can be observed and collected repeatedly by the same person or at the same location.

• When collecting data on the frequency or patterns of events, problems, defects, defect location, defect causes, etc.

Procedure:

1. Decide what event or problem will be observed. ( for example telephone interruptions )

2. Decide when data will be collected and for how long. ( lets say 5 days )

3. Design the form. Set it up so that data can be recorded simply by making check marks .

4. Label all spaces on the form.

5. Each time the targeted event or problem occurs, record data on the check sheet.

Example:

The figure below shows a check sheet used to collect data on telephone interruptions. The tick marks were added as data was collected over several weeks.

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