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To determine: Sample means, UCL, and LCL for
Introduction: Control charts used to determine whether the process is under control or not. Attributes and variables are the factors under the control charts.
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To determine: Whether the process been in control.
Introduction: Control charts used to determine whether the process is under control or not. Attributes and variables are the factors under the control charts.
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To determine: The observed timelines.
Introduction: Control charts used to determine whether the process is under control or not. Attributes and variables are the factors under the control charts.
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