Which of the Following Is True of Common Cause Variation

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of common cause variation

• A) It can be controlled and described using nonstatistical methods.
• B) It appears at random, and individual sources cannot be identified or explained.
• C) It accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of the observed variation in a process.
• D) It arises from external sources that are not inherent in a process.

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Definitions:

Social Control

A mechanism used by society to regulate individual behavior and maintain social order.

Personal Control

The extent to which an individual believes they can control events that affect them.

Social Loafing

The event where group members apply lesser effort to reach a goal than they would if they were working solo.

Accountable

Being responsible or answerable for actions or decisions, implying a willingness to accept and report on the outcomes of one's actions or decisions.