An Operating Characteristic (OC) Curve Describes

question 150

Multiple Choice

An operating characteristic (OC) curve describes

• A) how many defects per unit are permitted before rejection occurs.
• B) the sample size necessary to distinguish between good and bad lots.
• C) the most appropriate sampling plan for a given incoming product quality level.
• D) how well an acceptance sampling plan discriminates between good and bad lots.
• E) how many defects per lot are permitted before rejection occurs.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which an innovation, idea, or trend spreads through a population or social system.

Innovation

The act of introducing something new, such as an idea, method, or device, intended to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, or pleasure.

Relative Advantage

The degree to which an innovation is perceived as better than the idea it supersedes.

Diffusion

The process through which an innovation is communicated over time among the participants in a social system.