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Quick Start

Create your first run chart in less than two minutes.

This example shows the simplest way to create a run chart: a single column of numeric data with no X column. Quantum XL plots each value in order and auto-generates observation numbers (1, 2, 3...) for the X-axis.

Goal

Create a run chart showing temperature readings in sequential order.

Sample Data

Download RunChart_QuickStart.xlsx

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Alternatively, you can copy the sample data from the table below and paste it directly into a new Excel workbook.

Temperature
72.1
73.4
71.8
74.2
73.0
75.1
72.6
74.8
73.5
76.0

Each row represents one temperature reading taken in sequence. Quantum XL will plot these values in order, connecting them with lines.

Steps

  1. Launch the analysis

    From the Excel ribbon, select QXL Stat Tools → Analysis Tools → Run Chart.

  2. Select your data

    Select cells A1:A11 (the header row plus all 10 data rows).

  3. Configure the analysis

    In the Run Chart dialog:

    • Y Columns: "Temperature" should be checked
    • No X column is needed — Quantum XL will auto-generate observation numbers

    Click Finish to generate the chart.

Result

Quantum XL creates a run chart with observation numbers (1 through 10) on the X-axis and temperature on the Y-axis. Each data point is marked with a circle and connected by lines, making it easy to see the sequential pattern — in this case, an overall upward trend in temperature.

More Examples

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