A Sample of 100 Items Is Randomly Selected from a Shipment

question 18

Multiple Choice

A sample of 100 items is randomly selected from a shipment of incoming materials. AQL and LTPD have been established at 0.01 and 0.07, respectively. When four or more defective items are found in a sample, the shipment is rejected. What is the value of β? Table G.1 is appended to this exam.

• A) less than or equal to 0.05
• B) greater than 0.05 but less than or equal to 0.10
• C) greater than 0.10 but less than or equal to 0.15
• D) greater than 0.15

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Definitions:

Formal Reasoning

The ability to think logically and systematically about abstract concepts and hypothetical situations, typically developing during adolescence.

Nonconscious Responding

Processes that occur without conscious awareness or control, including physiological responses and some behaviors that are automatic or habitual.

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Being in accordance with logic, fairness, or moderate estimation; often used to describe actions or thoughts that are justified under the circumstances.

Jerome Kagan

A developmental psychologist known for his work on temperament and the role it plays in emotional and psychological development.