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

question 34

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 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. $\begin{array}{ccc} \underline{\text { Day } }& \underline{\bar{X} \text { (in minutes) }} & \underline{\text {R}}\\1 & 58.5 & 5.1 \\2 & 47.6 & 7.8 \\3 & 64.3 & 6.1 \\4 & 60.6 & 5.7 \\5 & 63.7 & 6.2 \\6 & 57.5 & 6.0 \\7 & 55.0 & 5.4 \\8 & 54.9 & 6.1 \\9 & 55.0 & 5.9 \\10 & 62.7 & 5.0 \\11 & 61.9 & 7.1 \\12 & 60.0 & 6.5 \\13 & 58.3 & 5.9 \\14 & 52.0 & 5.2\end{array}$

-Referring to Scenario 18-3, suppose the analyst constructs an $\bar { X }$ chart to see if the production process is in-control. What is the lower control limit (LCL) for this chart?

• A) 47.60
• B) 56.15
• C) 57.15
• D) 58.05

Recognize the potential for collusion and its impact on auction outcomes.

Understand the basic concepts and types of auctions.

Analyze the effects of bidder behavior and strategies in different auction formats.

Identify the implications of competition among bidders in auction outcomes.

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