When Using the Statistical Control Chart to Investigate Variances

question 8

Multiple Choice

When using the statistical control chart to investigate variances:

• A) Managers should only investigate variances that are beyond the critical value
• B) Managers should only investigate variances that are fall below the critical value over a number of consecutive periods
• C) Any variances that go beyond the critical values are likely to be the result of random events such as employee illness
• D) Managers should estimate the critical values by averaging the variances over a number of periods

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Increases

A process or action that causes something to become larger, more numerous, or more significant.

Decreases

The act or process of becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior is strengthened because a negative condition is removed or avoided.