Which Step in the Analyze Phase of DMAIC Involves Determining

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which step in the analyze phase of DMAIC involves determining what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement?

• A) analyze sources of variability
• B) improvement projection
• C) independent variable identification
• D) performance objectives definition
• E) return to control

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Definitions:

Depression of the 1930s

A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted throughout the 1930s, marked by significant declines in industrial production, widespread unemployment, and deflation.

Recession

A temporary stage of economic depletion, highlighted by a downturn in trade and industrial action, normally identified by a GDP reduction in two back-to-back quarters.

Stagflation

A situation in the economy where inflation and unemployment rates are high simultaneously, leading to slow economic growth.

Deflation

A decrease in the general price level of goods and services, often indicative of a reduction in the money supply or demand.