The Psychology of Quality and More

A Toolbook for Quality Improvement and Problem Solving (contents)

Relations Diagram

The Quality Toolbook > Relations Diagram

When to use it | How to understand it | Example | How to do it | Practical variations

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The Relations Diagram is used to clarify and understand complex relationships.

• When to use it: Situations when it is useful.
• How to understand it : Details of how it works.
• Examples : Some examples of usage.
• How to do it : Step-by-step instructions on using it.
• Practical variations : Variants and variation.

Notes

The Relations Diagram is one of the second seven tools. It is also known as an Interrelationship Digraph.