The Managers of a Production Line That Fills Cereal Boxes

question 22

Multiple Choice

The managers of a production line that fills cereal boxes would like to reach a Six Sigma level of quality in terms of product weight.The desired range of output extends from 10 to 16 ounces.In order to reach Six Sigma quality,what would the maximum standard deviation of output need to be?

• A)1 ounce
• B)2 ounces
• C)0.5 ounces
• D)Not enough information is given to answer the question.

---

Definitions:

Asymmetry

A situation where data or a distribution does not show symmetry and has one side that is different in shape or length from the other.

Coefficient Of Skewness

A measure quantifying the degree of asymmetry in the distribution of a dataset, indicating how much it deviates from a normal distribution.

Symmetry

A characteristic of shapes or patterns that exhibit proportionate similarity between parts, often mirrored around a central axis.

Coefficient Of Skewness

A statistical measure that quantifies the asymmetry of a distribution around its mean, indicating if the distribution leans to the left or right.