Checkout time at a supermarket is monitored using a mean and a range chart. Six samples of n = 20 observations have been obtained and the sample means and ranges computed: Sample Mean Range 1 3.06  .42 2 3.15  .50 3 3.11  .41 4 3.13  .46 5 3.06  .46 6 3.09  .45   Using the factors in Table 10.3 , determine upper and lower limits for mean and range charts.  Is the process in control?

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Checkout time at a supermarket is monitored using a mean and a range chart. Six samples of n = 20 observations have been obtained and the sample means and ranges computed:

Sample Mean Range
1 3.06  .42
2 3.15  .50
3 3.11  .41
4 3.13  .46
5 3.06  .46
6 3.09  .45

 

  1. Using the factors in Table 10.3 , determine upper and lower limits for mean and range charts. 
  2. Is the process in control? 
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