In SPC, the Distribution of Sample Means

question 192

Multiple Choice

In SPC, the distribution of sample means:

• A) can be approximated by the normal distribution.
• B) will have greater variability than the process distribution.
• C) will always have a mean greater than the process distribution because of the sample size.
• D) cannot be used for control charts because the variability is understated.

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