The Following Data of Causes of Absenteeism for a Fellow

question 106

Essay

The following data of causes of absenteeism for a fellow student for the year just completed were available.
Required:
1. Use the above information to construct a histogram.
2. Use the information from requirement (1) to prepare a Pareto diagram.
(Note: In constructing the above two items, you can use the information in column 1 to describe each of the identified causes. That is, you can use the reference numbers rather than the actual verbal descriptions. presented in column 2.)
3. Within the context of managing and control quality, what is the primary purpose played by tools such as histograms and Pareto diagrams?

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Definitions:

Components In Series

Parts or elements arranged in a sequence where each component must function correctly for the overall system to work.

6-Sigma Standards

A set of techniques and tools for process improvement, aiming at reducing defects and variability in manufacturing and business processes to improve quality.

Automated Tolerance-Check

A computerized process for verifying if manufactured parts fall within specified tolerance levels.

Breakdown Cost

The costs associated with analyzing and fixing a problem within a system or process.