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How many data points are needed to identify a statistical trend?

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1. 6 or more consecutive points increasing or decreasing
2. 8 or more consecutive points on one side of the center line
3. 4 out of 5 points beyond 1 sigma
4. 2 out of 3 points beyond 2 sigma
5. Any (1) point outside the control limits

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