Explain Why a Small Standard Deviation of the MTBF Distribution

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Essay

Explain why a small standard deviation of the MTBF distribution makes a product, machine, or process a good candidate for preventive maintenance while a large standard deviation does not.

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Definitions:

Abdomen

The part of the body that contains the digestive organs, bounded by the diaphragm and the pelvis.

SOB

Stands for shortness of breath, a symptom in which a person finds it difficult to breathe or catch their breath, often indicative of respiratory or cardiac conditions.

Forearm

The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow, consisting of two bones, the radius and ulna, along with muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

Extends

To stretch out, spread, or continue in space or time; in anatomy, it often refers to the motion increasing the angle between body parts.