Though Only Seven Averages and Range Values Are Available, the Engineers

question 9

Essay

Though only seven averages and range values are available, the engineers studying the olive bottle filling process have decided to create X-bar and R charts for the samples measuring the air gap in the bottle. Calculate the centerline and control limits for the following information: Sum of X-bars = 339.4 Sum of R's = 3.4 m = 7, n = 5

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