When The $\bar { x }$ Control Chart Shows a Repeated Series of Small Observations Followed

question 109

Multiple Choice

When the $\bar { x }$ control chart shows a repeated series of small observations followed by large observations,the result is referred to as:

• A) a cycle.
• B) a trend.
• C) a level shift.
• D) instability.

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