What Is the Term for the Procedure of Collecting Data

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the procedure of collecting data and recording observations under controlled conditions?

• A)alchemy
• B)chemistry
• C)experiment
• D)science
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Delivery Cycle Time

The total time taken from receiving a customer order to the delivery of the product or service to the customer.

Fill Orders

The process of completing a customer's purchase request by preparing and dispatching the requested products.

External Failure Cost

Expenses incurred when a product fails to meet quality standards after being delivered to the customer, including returns, repairs, and lost sales.

Quality Cost Report

Internal report that details the costs associated with preventing, detecting, and correcting defective work, categorized into prevention, appraisal, and failure costs.