Jars of Pickles Are Sampled and Weighed

question 195

Multiple Choice

Jars of pickles are sampled and weighed. Sample measures are plotted on control charts. The ideal weight should be precisely 11 oz. Which type of chart(s) would you recommend?

• A) p-chart
• B) c-chart
• C) both an x-bar chart and an R-chart
• D) an x-bar chart, but not an R-chart
• E) both a p-chart and a c-chart

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Definitions:

Poisson Distribution

A statistical distribution showing the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space.

Discrete Probability Distribution

A mathematical function that represents the probabilities of occurrence of different possible outcomes for a discrete random variable.

Skewed To The Right

Describes a distribution of data where the tail on the right side of the histogram is longer or fatter than the left side, indicating that most of the data are concentrated to the left.

Symmetrical

A shape or distribution that is mirrored equally on both sides of a central axis.