A Laboratory Validates a Method for Weighing Solid Dose Drug

question 65

Multiple Choice

A laboratory validates a method for weighing solid dose drug powders on a single balance used by 4 analysts. They establish the figures of merit shown in the portion of the uncertainty budget shown below.
What is the value of the contributor for the repeatability when converted to the equivalent of one standard deviation:

• A) 0.0058
• B) 0.0162
• C) 0.667
• D) 2.00
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Equivalent Unit

A concept used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done on incomplete units in terms of fully completed units.

Weighted-Average Method

A cost accounting method that calculates the cost per unit of inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in stock, regardless of purchase date.

Mixing Department

It is a section in manufacturing where raw materials are combined or processed together to create a mixture or product, critical in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.