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The aim of this paper is to present a new method for solving the problem of detecting the out-of-control variables when a multivariate control chart signals. The main idea is based on Andrews curves. The proposed method is investigated thoroughly and is proved to have interesting results in comparison to a competing method.
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Maravelakis, P.E., Bersimis, S. The use of Andrews curves for detecting the out-of-control variables when a multivariate control chart signals. Stat Papers 50, 51–65 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00362-007-0060-9
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