The Authority Given to the Worker to Stop the Production

question 3

Multiple Choice

The authority given to the worker to stop the production line if quality problems are encountered is known as

• A)kaizen.
• B)jidoka.
• C)poka-yoke
• D)muda.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experimental setup, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its effect on the dependent variable.

Confounded Variable

A factor other than the independent variable that might cause or influence the outcome of an experiment, potentially biasing the results.

Operational Definition

A description of a concept or variable in terms of the specific process or set of validation tests used to determine its presence and quantity.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, intended to be tested through research.