Which of the Following Situations Suggests a Process That Appears

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations suggests a process that appears to be operating out of statistical control?

• A) a control chart with a series of consecutive points that are above the center line and a series of consecutive points that are below the center line
• B) a control chart in which several points fall outside the upper control limit
• C) a control chart in which points fall outside the lower control limit
• D) all of the above

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