Use the Given Process Data to Construct a Control Chart $\bar x$

question 29

Essay

Use the given process data to construct a control chart for p
- A control chart for $\bar x$ is shown below. Determine whether the process mean is within statistical control. If it is not, identify which of the three out-of-control criteria lead to rejection of a statistically stable mean.

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