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The Effects of Measurement System Variability

Because the measurement system can be affected by various sources of variation, repeated readings on the same part do not
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Sources of Variation

Similar to all processes, the measurement system is impacted by both random and systematic sources of variation. These sources of
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Statistical Properties of Measurement Systems

An ideal measurement system would produce only “correct” measurements each time it is used. Each measurement would always agree with
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The Measurement Process

In order to effectively manage variation of any process and The Measurement Process, there needs to be knowledge of: 
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true value

The measurement process TARGET is the “true” value of the part. It is desired that any individual reading be as
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Calibration System

A calibration system is a set of operations that establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between a measuring device and
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Standards and Traceability

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the principal National Measurements Institute (NMI) in the United States serving
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Terminology of the analysis of measurement

Terminology of the analysis of measurement, The discussion of the analysis of measurement system can become confusing and misleading without