18.2 - Control Charts
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a control chart?
💡 Hint: Think about its visual representation.
Define common cause variation.
💡 Hint: Consider the normal expected performance.
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What distinguishes common cause variation from special cause variation?
💡 Hint: Think about the causes' nature.
True or False: Control limits are fixed and never change.
💡 Hint: Consider how data influences the chart.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a set of temperature readings from a manufacturing process over a month, plot a control chart and determine if any readings fall outside control limits. What actions should be taken based on your findings?
💡 Hint: Follow the steps for plotting and calculating you learned.
Imagine a factory reports frequently shifting averages in its production. How would you assess if these shifts are due to common causes or special causes? What steps would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Consider the data's historical context and look for patterns.
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