Out-of-Control Process

Out-of-Control Process - A process in which the statistical measure being evaluated is not in a state of statistical control. In other words, the variations among the observed sampling results can be attributed to a constant system of chance causes. Also see in-control process.

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Source: American Society for Quality, 10 October 2010 08:41:03, http://www.asq.org/glossary/