You Have Just Used the Capability Index (Cpk) Formulas to Compute

question 8

Multiple Choice

You have just used the capability index (Cpk) formulas to compute the two values "min [1, 1]." Which of the following is the proper interpretation of these numbers?

• A) The true capability index value is exactly 1.
• B) The mean of the production process has shifted to the left of the design limits.
• C) The mean of the production process has shifted to the right of the design limits.
• D) The mean has not shifted at all.
• E) None of these choices are correct.

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