If the Standard Deviation of Demand Is Six Per Week

question 223

Multiple Choice

If the standard deviation of demand is six per week, demand is 50 per week, and the desired service level is 95%, approximately what is the statistical safety stock?

• A) 8 units
• B) 10 units
• C) 16 units
• D) 64 units
• E) Cannot be determined without lead time data.

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Definitions:

Physiological Measures

Quantitative data gathered about biological processes, such as heart rate, brain activity, or hormone levels, to study bodily functions.

Archival

Pertaining to the use or study of historical documents and records for research.

Self-Report

A method in which individuals provide data about themselves, often in questionnaires or interviews.

Ceiling Effect

A situation in a study where the measurement instrument has a maximum limit, preventing higher values from being observed.