How Is a Control Chart Used

question 87

Multiple Choice

How is a control chart used?

• A) to compare measured performance against the standards established
• B) to show a significant deviation from standards
• C) to recognize and reinforce positive performance
• D) to establish the normal or desired performance with upper and lower limits
• E) to quantify the performance level for a given goal

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Definitions:

Smaller

A comparative term indicating lesser in size, amount, or degree relative to something else.

Equal

A term indicating that two values, variables, or expressions are of the same value or are equivalent in terms of a particular property.

Statistical Inference

The method of applying data analysis techniques to infer characteristics of a base probability distribution.

Descriptive Statistics

Descriptive statistics refer to brief descriptive coefficients that summarize a given data set, which can be either a representation of the entire or a sample of a population.