The Specification for a Plastic Handle Calls for a Length

question 51

Essay

The specification for a plastic handle calls for a length of 6.0 inches ± .2 inches. The standard deviation of the process is estimated to be 0.05 inches. What are the upper and lower specification limits for this product? The process is known to operate at a mean thickness of 6.1 inches. What is the C_p and C_pk for this process? Is this process capable of producing the desired part?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions, leading to changes in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors when inconsistencies occur.

Festinger and Carlsmith's Experiment

A psychological study on cognitive dissonance which demonstrated how attitude change can result from forced compliance behavior.

Enjoyable

Experiences or activities that provide pleasure, satisfaction, or joy, making them desirable to engage in.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The Cognitive Dissonance Theory proposes that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs or actions contradict each other, prompting them to alter their attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.