TABLE 18-3
a Quality Control Analyst for a Light Bulb

question 60

Multiple Choice

TABLE 18-3
A quality control analyst for a light bulb manufacturer is concerned that the time it takes to produce a batch of light bulbs is too erratic. Accordingly, the analyst randomly surveys 10 production periods each day for 14 days and records the sample mean and range for each day.
$$\begin{array} { l c c } \text { Day } & \bar { X } \text { (in minutes) } & \text { R } \\\hline 1 & 58.5 & 5.1 \\2 & 47.6 & 7.8 \\3 & 64.3 & 6.1 \\4 & 60.6 & 5.7 \\5 & 63.7 & 6.2 \\6 & 57.5 & 6.0 \\7 & 55.0 & 5.4 \\8 & 54.9 & 6.1 \\9 & 55.0 & 5.9 \\10 & 62.7 & 5.0 \\11 & 61.9 & 7.1 \\12 & 60.0 & 6.5 \\13 & 58.3 & 5.9 \\14 & 52.0 & 5.2\end{array}$$
-Referring to Table 18-3, suppose the analyst constructs an $\bar{X}$ chart to see if the production process is in-control. What is the upper control limit (UCL) for this chart?

• A) 58.75
• B) 59.85
• C) 62.15
• D) 60.95

Distinguish between various types of social influence, including conformity, obedience, and compliance.

Analyze the impact of situational factors vs. personal attributes on behavior (attribution theory).

Understand the roles and effects of stereotyping in social perception and interaction.

Examine the psychological and social dynamics of group conflicts and their resolution.

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