Sigma Metrics misconceptions and limitations

Unfortunately, TEa Six Sigma, as widely practiced in Clinical Chemistry, is not based on classical Six Sigma mathematical statistics. Classical Six Sigma would facilitate comparing results across activities where the principles of Six Sigma are employed.

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Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
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2024-12-23
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https://doi.org/10.1515/cclm-2024-1380
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2
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Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
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Sigma Metrics misconceptions and limitations

Tony Badrick, Xincen Duan, Wei Guo, Elvar Theodorsson
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Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
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Sigma Metrics misconceptions and limitations

Tony Badrick, Xincen Duan, Wei Guo, Elvar Theodorsson
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Abstract

Unfortunately, TEa Six Sigma, as widely practiced in Clinical Chemistry, is not based on classical Six Sigma mathematical statistics. Classical Six Sigma would facilitate comparing results across activities where the principles of Six Sigma are employed.

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)Vol. 63(6)
Linköping University (SE), Sun Yat-sen University (CN), Fudan University (CN), Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (AU), Zhongshan Hospital (CN), The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 27%
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
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