Which Is a Rule of Thumb to Indicate an Out-Of-Control $\overline { x^ { * } }$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which is a rule of thumb to indicate an out-of-control process on the $\overline { x^ { * } }$ chart?

• A)Single point outside one sigma
• B)Two of three successive points outside one sigma on the same side of the centerline
• C)Four of five successive points on the same side of the centerline
• D)Nine successive points alternating in sign

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