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1. Consider the control chart shown here. Does the pattern appear random?

Evidence of runs, trends or cycles? NO. There are no runs of 5 points or cycles. So, the
pattern appears to be random.

2. Consider the control chart shown, would the use of warning limits reveal any potential
out-of-control conditions?

Three points exceed the 2-sigma warning limits - points #3, 11, and 20.

3. Apply the Western Electric rules to the control chart shown, are any of the criteria for
declaring the process out of control satisfied?

Check:
a) Any point outside the 3-sigma control limits? NO.
b) 2 of 3 beyond 2 sigma of centerline? NO.
c) 4 of 5 at 1 sigma or beyond of centerline? YES. Points #17, 18, 19, and 20 are
outside the lower 1-sigma area.
d) 8 consecutive points on one side of centerline? NO.

A one out-of-control criterion is satisfied.


1. Consider the control chart shown here. Does the pattern appear random?

Evidence of runs, trends or cycles? YES, there is one "low - high - low - high" pattern
(Samples 13 – 17). So, the pattern does not appear random.

2. Apply the Western Electric rules to the control chart shown, are any of the criteria for
declaring the process out of control satisfied?

Check:
a) Any point outside the 3-sigma control limits? NO. (Point #12 is within the lower 3-
sigma control limit.)
b) 2 of 3 beyond 2 sigma of centerline? YES, points #16, 17, and 18.
c) 4 of 5 at 1 sigma or beyond of centerline? YES, points #5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
d) 8 consecutive points on one side of centerline? NO.

Two out-of-control criteria are satisfied.

Consider the control chart shown here. Does the pattern appear random?

Evidence of runs, trends or cycles? YES, there is a "low - high - low - high - low" wave
(all samples). So, the pattern does not appear random.
Match each of these several patterns of process performance to the corresponding 𝑥̅ and R
charts shown in figures:
Q1: Discuss the relationship between a control chart and statistical hypothesis testing?

The control chart is equivalent to a series of statistical hypothesis tests. A control chart
shows, graphically, the results of many sequential hypothesis tests.
1. If the plot point is within control limits: the null hypothesis is not rejected.
2. If the plot point is outside the control limits; the hypothesis is rejected

Q2: Discuss type I and type II errors relative to the control chart?

1. Type I error: is the probability of concluding the process is out of control when it is
actually in control.
2. Type II error: is the probability of concluding the process is in control when it is
actually out of control.

Q3: What is meant by a process that is in a state of statistical control?

The statement that a process is in a state of statistical control means: that assignable or
special causes of variation have been removed;

Q4: If a process is in a state of statistical control, does it necessarily follow that all or
nearly all of the units of product produced will be within the specification limits?

No. It simply means that process behavior (mean and variation) is statistically
predictable.

Q5: Discuss the rational subgroup concept. What part does it play in control chart
analysis?

The concept of a rational subgroup is:


1. maximize the chance for detecting variation between subgroups
2. minimizes the variability within a subgroup.

Q6: If the time order of production has not been recorded in a set of data from a process,
is it possible to detect the presence of assignable causes?

No. If time order of the data is not preserved; it will be impossible to separate the presence
of assignable causes from underlying process variability.

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