TABLE 17-3 A Quality Control Analyst for a Light Bulb Manufacturer Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

TABLE 17-3
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.

-Referring to Table 17-3, suppose the analyst constructs an R chart to see if the variability in production times is in-control. What is the center line of this R chart?

• A) 4.8
• B) 6.0
• C) 6.9
• D) 7.1

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Definitions:

Task Group

A group formed for the purpose of achieving a specific goal or completing a particular task, often within a larger organization.

External

Pertains to factors, forces, or circumstances that lie outside an organization or system.

Producing

The act of creating, manufacturing, or bringing forth goods or services.

Strategists

Individuals specialized in developing and implementing plans or strategies aimed at achieving specific goals or outcomes, often within political, business, or military contexts.