Histogram: An Introduction
Histogram: An Introduction
An Introduction:
A graphical representation, similar to a bar chart in structure, that
organizes a group of data points into user-specified ranges. The Histogram
condenses a data series into an easily interpreted visual by taking many
data points and grouping them into logical ranges or bins.
Frequency
Etymology:
Derived from the Greek words - Histos – Any thing set upright, Gamma -
Drawing record writing.
It is also said, Karl Pearson introduced the term histogram in 1891, derived
the name from “Historical Diagram”.
What It is?
Histogram is a tool for graphically portraying a frequency
distribution. It enables the user to obtain useful information about
the shape and dispersion (spread) of a set of data.
The histogram enables a very concise portrayal of a KPI data /
other data / information in a bar chart format and helps Class interval
4. Dog food. The dog food distribution is 8. Truncated or heart-cut. The truncated
missing something—results near the distribution looks like a normal
average. distribution with the tails cut off.
Where to use a Histograms?
When you want to see the shape of the data’s distribution - determining whether the output
of a process is distributed approximately normally or not ?
When analyzing what the output from a supplier’s process looks like.
When seeing whether a process change has occurred from one time period to another
Analysing the impact of an improvement action – checking whether the shift in Mean or
Variation has happened or not ?
When comparing outputs of two processes for their current level of process capability
(Mean, Variance)
When you wish to communicate the distribution of data quickly and easily to others.