When The $\bar { x }$ Control Chart Shows an Increase in the Standard Deviation of Increase

question 132

Multiple Choice

When the $\bar { x }$ control chart shows an increase in the standard deviation of the process,the result is referred to as:

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

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