If a Sample of Items Is Taken and the Mean

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a sample of items is taken and the mean of the sample is outside the control limits, the process is:

• A) likely out of control and the cause should be investigated.
• B) in control, but not capable of producing within the established control limits.
• C) within the established control limits with only natural causes of variation.
• D) monitored closely to see if the next sample mean will also fall outside the control limits.
• E) producing high quality products.

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