When The $\bar { x }$ Control Chart Shows a Change in the Mean of the Change

question 125

Multiple Choice

When the $\bar { x }$ control chart shows a change in the mean of the process distribution,the result is referred to as:

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

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in a study or experiment that is expected to change or respond due to manipulation of the independent variable.

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Nominal

Pertaining to data that consist of names, labels, or categories without a natural order or ranking.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experimental or observational study that is influenced or changed by the independent variable.