Choosing the correct Goal Statement Measure ensures that data is collected and organized consistently throughout the project.
1. Choosing the Right Goal Statement Measure
Calculated: The goal statement measure is calculated by combining multiple data points, such as averages, sums, or percentages. Stratification factors are not available for calculated measures.
Individual Points: Each measurement is collected directly from the process. This option allows users to include stratification factors to further categorize and analyze their data.
2. Changing Your Goal Statement Measure
Navigate to Measure Phase
Navigate to Data Collection
Select Stratification Guide
Select Change Goal Statement Measure
Select Change measure
Select the desired change
3. FAQs
Q: What is a Goal Statement Measure?
A: A Goal Statement Measure defines how your project goal will be measured and how data will be collected for your Baseline
Q: What is a Stratification Factor?
A: A stratification factor is a category used to group and compare data based on specific characteristics. Examples include department, location, shift, employee, or product type.
Q: What happens if I select the wrong Goal Statement Measure?
A: Selecting the wrong measure may affect how you collect and analyze your data. For example, selecting Calculated will prevent you from using stratification factors.
Q: Why are Stratification factors not available for Calculated measures?
A: Calculated measures combine multiple data points into a single calculated value, such as an average, sum, or percentage. Because the individual data points are combined, they cannot be categorized using stratification factors.
Q: Will changing my Goal Statement Measure affect my data?
A: Yes. Changing your Goal Statement Measure will delete all existing data associated with your current measure.
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