A Common Goal of Quality Control Is to Reduce Variation

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Essay

A common goal of quality control is to reduce variation in a product or service. List and describe the two types of variability. Give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of potentially lower number of unobserved variables, called factors.

Subjective Bias

A distortion in judgment or perception resulting from personal opinions, emotions, or influences rather than objective facts.

Statistical Technique

A method used in research to analyze data and draw conclusions from it, often involving mathematical theories and models.

L-Data Technique

The L-Data Technique refers to the use of life record data, such as observable behavior and real-world outcomes, in psychological research and assessment.