Check Sheet

Definition

A structured tally form for collecting data by category over time periods.

A Check Sheet is a Step 2 (Analyze) data collection tool. Rows represent categories (types of defects, errors, or events) and columns represent time periods. Tally marks are recorded each time an event occurs. The completed sheet reveals patterns: which categories are most common, whether there are time-based trends, and where to focus further investigation.

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Related Terms

Data Over Opinions

The PIPS principle that every decision must be grounded in evidence, not gut feelings.

Root Cause Analysis

The systematic process of identifying the underlying causes of a problem, not just its symptoms.

Baseline

The measured starting point of a metric before improvement begins.

Where This Fits in the PIPS Methodology

This concept is used in Step 2: Analyze — Root cause analysis (fishbone, 5-why, force-field).

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