Concept explainers
a)
To determine: The purpose of an
Introduction:
Control chart:
It is a graph used to analyze the process change over a time period. A control chart has a upper control limit, and lower control which are used plot the time order.
b)
To determine: The purpose of a range control chart.
Introduction:
Control chart:
It is a graph used to analyze the process change over a time period. A control chart has a upper control limit, and lower control which are used plot the time order.
c)
To determine: The purpose of p chart.
Introduction:
Control chart:
It is a graph used to analyze the process change over a time period. A control chart has a upper control limit, and lower control which are used plot the time order.
d)
To determine: The purpose of a c chart.
Introduction:
Control chart:
It is a graph used to analyze the process change over a time period. A control chart has a upper control limit, and lower control which are used plot the time order.
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