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Chapter 3, Problem 4P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: A control chart is used to detect the variations in a process.
Concept introduction:
A mean control chart
R charts are utilized to monitor the variation of a procedure based on samples brought from the process at a provided period. Variable shiftsare measures and detected by R charts. To monitor the variation the processR charts control limits may be applied.
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