A Company That Fills Soft Drinks into Bottles Has Established

question 39

Multiple Choice

A company that fills soft drinks into bottles has established an -chart and an R-chart to monitor the average fill level in the bottles. To do this, the company has taken a series of samples of size n = 4 bottles. The overall average fill is 12.03 ounces. The average range for the subgroups has been .06 ounces. Suppose, after developing the control chart, a subgroup of size 4 yields a sample mean of 12.09 ounces and a range of .08, which of the following statements is true?

• A) The process is in control on both the -chart and the R-chart.
• B) The process is out of control on the R-chart but in control on the -chart.
• C) The process is out of control on the -chart but in control on the R-chart.
• D) The process is out of control on both the -chart and the R-chart.

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Definitions:

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves its intended outcome or successfully produces a desired result.

Durability

The ability of a product or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage, indicating its quality and longevity.

Equity

The principle of fairness or justice in the way people are treated within social, economic, and legal contexts.

Informal Rewards

Non-monetary or unofficial incentives given to employees, such as praise, recognition, or additional responsibilities, to motivate and encourage positive behaviour.