What is 'absolute frequency' in SAP QM - Quality Management?

absolute frequency - Overview

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Number of single values in a class.

absolute frequency - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Absolute frequency is a term used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to refer to the number of occurrences of a particular quality characteristic or defect. It is used to measure the severity of a problem and can be used to identify trends in quality issues. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Absolute frequency can be used to measure the severity of a quality issue by comparing the number of occurrences of a particular defect or characteristic with the total number of items inspected. This can help identify trends in quality issues and provide insight into how to improve processes and products. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using absolute frequency, it is important to consider other factors such as the size of the sample and the type of product being inspected. This will help ensure that the data is accurate and meaningful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Absolute frequency is related to other terms such as relative frequency, which measures the proportion of occurrences of a particular defect or characteristic compared to the total number of items inspected. It is also related to other metrics such as defect rate, which measures the number of defects per unit produced.