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Other acceptable formats include pie charts, cumulative line graphs, and scatter
diagrams. Examples of these formats are shown in Figure2.12.
Rule #9: Graphs Should Be Clearly and Specically Labeled
Every aspect of the graphs included in your application should be appropriately and
completely labeled. The two axes should indicate the quality dimension that is being
depicted and the measure of time. Goals and subgoals should be labeled, along with the
phases in your quality improvement efforts. An example of an appropriately labeled and
easily read graph is shown in Figure2.13.
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