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Simulation is useful to see how long it might take before an out-of-control condition is recognized by an X or R control chart. Proceed as follows:a. Generate 30 subsamples of size n = 5 each, where
A type of assembly is produced by gluing 5 identical wafers together in a sandwich-like arrangement. The critical dimension of this assembly is its width, the sum of the widths of the 5 wafers. The
Continuing the previous problem, managers have made an adjustment that they hope will improve the functioning of this process. The file P20_07.xlsx contains 25 subsamples of 4 observations each on
The operations manager of an airline check-in counter is interested in evaluating the service provided to the company's customers. In particular, she would like to make sure that customers are not
Continuing the previous problem, the operations manager of this airline check-in counter has recently made some changes to the operation of the counter that she hopes will reduce customer waiting
Explain the difference in the actions a manager must take on a process when a point on a p chart exceeds the upper control limit versus when a point falls below the lower control limit.
A computer printout shows that a certain process has a Cp of 1.50 and a Cpk of 0.80. Assuming that this process is in control, what do these two index values indicate about the capability of the
For a given process, can Cpk ever exceed Cp? Provide a mathematical and/or verbal argument to support your answer.
A company has a 3-sigma process. What must the company do to change it to a 6-sigma process? Be as specific as possible.
For Ford to designate a supplier as Q-1 (its highest designation), Ford requires that the supplier have a Cp equal to 1.33. Currently your firm has Cp = 1. What must you do to increase your Cp to
How does continuous improvement manifest itself on a p chart? What about on X̅ and R charts?
Why is a process that is "in control" not necessarily a "good" process? What does it really mean for a process to be in control?
Why is it virtually impossible to measure whether a process is capable (in the sense of having a high probability of being within specification limits) if it isn't in control?
In the formula for the Cp index, why does the term 6 in the denominator imply that this index equals 1 for a "3-sigma" process and equals 2 for a "6-sigma" process? You can assume that the mean of
Is the level of common-cause variation something that a company is necessarily stuck with? Why or why not?
The range of a small set of measurements has traditionally been used as a measure of variability for x̅ and R charts. Why isn't standard deviation used instead? And why are two charts necessary, an
In an x̅ chart, is the center line where the company wants the average of its measurements to be? Are the lower and upper control limits the bounds beyond which the produced parts fail to meet
If a company estimates the average run length (ARL) to be 430, explain what this really means.
If you apply the ideas of hypothesis testing to control charts, what does a type II error represent?
When creating x̅ and R charts, it is customary to measure a few observations at nearly the same time, such as 5 parts every 15 minutes. Each set of 5 parts is called a subsample. Why is it done this
What was the point of Deming's funnel experiment? What was the point of his red bead experiment?
How do control charts for variables (x̅ and R charts) differ from control charts for attributes (μ charts)? More specifically, why are they relevant for different situations?
USA Today posted this question on its website: "How often do you seek medical information online?" Of 1072 Internet users who chose to respond, 38% of them responded with "frequently." What term is
Researchers at Yale University conduct a wide variety of clinical trials by using subjects who volunteer after reading advertisements soliciting paid volunteers?
In a study of the Kingman diet and exercise program, 40 subjects lost an average of 22 pounds. There is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a program that has no effect?
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is commonly used as part of the decision-making process for determining which students to accept into medical schools. To test the effectiveness of the
In a study of the Gender Aide method of gender selection used to increase the likelihood of a baby being born a girl, 2000 users of the method gave birth to 980 boys and 1020 girls. There is about a
Given the body temperatures in the table, what issue can be addressed by conducting a statistical analysis of the data?
In a survey of 1046 adults conducted by Bradley Corporation, subjects were asked how often they wash their hands when using a public restroom, and 70% of the respondents said "always." a. Identify
If we analyze the sample data and conclude that there is a correlation between white blood cell counts and red blood cell counts, does it follow that higher white blood cell counts are the cause of
In recent years, there has been a strong correlation between per capita consumption of sour cream and the numbers of motorcycle riders killed in non-collision accidents. Therefore, consumption of
When testing a new treatment, what is the difference between statistical significance and practical significance? Can a treatment have statistical significance, but not practical significance?
In a survey conducted by TheKnot.com, 1165 engaged or married women were asked about the importance of a bended knee when making a marriage proposal. Among the 1165 respondents, 48% said that the
USA Today reported results from a Research Now for Keurig survey in which 1458 men and 1543 women were asked this: "In a typical week, how often can you kick back and relax?" a. Among the women, 19%
One study showed that for a recent period of 11 years, there was a strong correlation (or association) between the numbers of people who drowned in swimming pools and the amounts of power generated
In a Harris Interactive survey of 2276 adults in the United States, it was found that 33% of those surveyed never travel using commercial airlines. Identify the population and sample. Is the value of
As this exercise is being written, it is 80oF at the author’s home and it is 40oF in Auckland, New Zealand, so it is twice as warm at the author’s home as it is in Auckland, New Zealand?
As of this writing, U.S. News & World Report ranked national universities, including these results: Princeton (1), Harvard (2), Yale (3), and Columbia (4). The difference between Princeton and
For each of the following, categorize the nature of the data using one of these three descriptions: (1) Discrete because the number of possible values is finite; (2) Discrete because the number of
In a survey conducted by USA Today, 1465 Internet users chose to respond to this question posted on the USA Today electronic edition: "Is news online as satisfying as print and TV news?" 52% of the
A researcher for a consortium of insurance companies plans to test for the effects of drinking on driving ability by randomly selecting 1000 drivers and then randomly assigning them to two groups:
In testing a treatment designed to reduce driver aggression in the United States, the original plan was to use a sample of 500 drivers randomly selected throughout the country. The program managers
An independent researcher tested the effectiveness of the Atkins weight loss program by randomly selecting 1000 subjects using that program. Each of the subjects was called to report their weight
A sociologist has created a brief survey to be given to 2000 adults randomly selected from the U.S. population. Here are her first two questions: (1) Have you ever been the victim of a felony
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America wants information about the consumption of various medications. An independent researcher conducts a survey by mailing 10,000 questionnaires
Refer to the definition of simple random sample on page 27 and its accompanying definition of random sample enclosed within parentheses. Determine whether each of the following is a simple random
The patients included in the study cited in Exercise 1 were those "who sought care for low-back pain directly or in response to a community advertisement." What type of sampling best describes the
What type of sampling best describes the way in which the 717 subjects were chosen: simple random sample, systematic sample, convenience sample, stratified sample, cluster sample? Does the method of
What percentage of the 5000 surveys were returned? Does that response rate appear to be low? In general, what is a problem with a very low response rate? The study of an association between which ear
Assume that the population consists of all students currently in your statistics class. Describe how to obtain a sample of six students so that the result is a sample of the given type. a. Simple
The Technogene Research Group has developed a procedure designed to increase the likelihood that a baby will be born a girl. In a clinical trial of their procedure, 236 girls were born to 450
USA Today posted this question on the electronic version of its newspaper: "Should guys pay for the first date?" Of the 1148 subjects who decided to respond, 85% of them said "yes." a. What is wrong
Both of the following questions are essentially the same. Does the difference in wording seem as though it could affect the way that people respond? • Are you in favor of the "Defense of Marriage
Currently, there are 4612 colleges in the United States, and the number of full-time students is 13,203,477. a. Are the numbers of full-time students at different colleges discrete or continuous? b.
Listed below are the weights (grams) of newborn babies from Albany Medical Center Hospital. What value is obtained when those weights are added and the total is divided by the number of weights?
The given expression is used to compute the standard deviation of three randomly selected body temperatures. Perform the calculation and round the result to two decimal places.
Listed below are sorted duration times (seconds) of eruptions of the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. Use these times to construct a frequency distribution. Use a class width of 25
Listed below are the F-scale intensities of recent tornadoes in the United States. Construct a frequency distribution. Do the intensities appear to have a normal distribution?Required Use the
Refer to Data Set 25 "Fast Food" and use the drive through service times for Burger King lunches. Begin with a lower class limit of 70 seconds and use a class width of 40 seconds.Data Set
Times Refer to Data Set 25 "Fast Food" and use the drive through service times for Burger King dinners. Begin with a lower class limit of 30 seconds and use a class width of 40 seconds.Data Set
Refer to Data Set 25 "Fast Food" and use the drive through service times for Wendy's lunches. Begin with a lower class limit of 70 seconds and use a class width of 80 seconds. Does the distribution
Refer to Data Set 25 "Fast Food" and use the drive through service times for Wendy's dinners. Begin with a lower class limit of 30 seconds and use a class width of 40 seconds. Using a loose
Weights of respondents were recorded as part of the California Health Interview Survey. The last digits of weights from 50 randomly selected respondents are listed below. Construct a frequency
Construct one table (similar to Table 2-9 on page 47) that includes relative frequencies based on the frequency distributions from Exercises 5 and 6, and then compare the ages of Oscar-winning
Refer to the accompanying frequency distribution. What problem would be created by using classes of 60-120, 120-180, . . . , 300-360?
Construct one table (similar to Table 2-9 on page 47) that includes relative frequencies based on the frequency distributions from Exercises 7 and 8, and then compare them. Are there notable
Exercise 5 (Age of Best Actress When Oscar Was Won) Exercise 5 Age (yr) of Best Actress When Oscar Was Won
Exercise 6 (Age of Best Actor When Oscar Was Won) Exercise 6 Age (yr) of Best Actor When Oscar Was Won.... Frequency 20-29.................................................................
When XELJANZ (tofacitinib) was administered as part of a clinical trial for this rheumatoid arthritis treatment, 1336 subjects were given 5 mg doses of the drug, and here are the numbers of adverse
Natural births randomly selected from four hospitals in New York State occurred on the days of the week (in the order of Monday through Sunday) with these frequencies: 52, 66, 72, 57, 57, 43, 53.
Use the systolic blood pressures of the 300 subjects included in Data Set 1 "Body Data." Use a class width of 20 mm Hg and begin with a lower class limit of 80 mm Hg. Does the frequency distribution
Use the diastolic blood pressures of the 300 subjects included in Data Set 1 "Body Data." Use a class width of 15 mm Hg and begin with a lower class limit of 40 mm Hg. Does the frequency distribution
Use the magnitudes of the 600 earthquakes included in Data Set 21 "Earthquakes." Use a class width of 0.5 and begin with a lower class limit of 1.00. Does the frequency distribution appear to be a
Use the depths (km) of the 600 earthquakes included in Data Set 21 "Earthquakes." Use a class width of 10.0 km and begin with a lower class limit of 0.0 km. Does the frequency distribution appear to
Use percentages to construct the relative frequency distribution corresponding to the accompanying frequency distribution for McDonald's dinner service times. McDonald's Dinner Service Times Time
Heights of adult males are known to have a normal distribution, as described in this section. A researcher claims to have randomly selected adult males and measured their heights with the resulting
Identify the class width, class midpoints, and class boundaries for the given frequency distribution. Also identify the number of individuals included in the summary. The frequency distributions are
Which of the following normal quantile plots appear to represent data from a population having a normal distribution? Explain.
What is a reasonable explanation for the gap between the quarters with weights between 5.5 grams and 5.8 grams and the group of quarters with weights between 6.0 grams and 6.4 grams?RequiredAnswer
Listed below are body temperatures (oF) of healthy adults. Why is it that a graph of these data would not be very effective in helping us understand the data? 98.6 98.6 98.0 98.0 99.0 98.4 98.4 98.4
In a study of retractions in biomedical journals, 436 were due to error, 201 were due to plagiarism, 888 were due to fraud, 291 were duplications of publications, and 287 had other causes (based on
In a survey, subjects seeking a job were asked to whom they should send a thank-you note after having a job interview. Results were as follows: 40 said only the person they spent the most time with,
Use the data from Exercise 11 "Journal Retractions." Data From Exercise 11 In a study of retractions in biomedical journals, 436 were due to error, 201 were due to plagiarism, 888 were due to fraud,
Use the data from Exercise 12 "Getting a Job." Data From Exercise 12 In a survey, subjects seeking a job were asked to whom they should send a thank-you note after having a job interview. Results
In a survey of adults, subjects were asked if they felt comfortable being in a self-driving vehicle. The accompanying graph depicts the results (based on data from TE Connectivity).Identify how the
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, the typical cost of a C-section baby delivery is $4500, and the typical cost of a vaginal delivery
If we have a large voluntary response sample consisting of weights of subjects who chose to respond to a survey posted on the Internet, can a graph help to overcome the deficiency of having a
The accompanying graph depicts workers with various academic degrees along with their income levels.Identify how the graph is deceptive.
A stemplot can be condensed by combining adjacent rows. We could use a stem of "6-7" instead of separate stems of 6 and 7. Every row in the condensed stemplot should include an asterisk to separate
There are data showing that smoking is detrimental to good health. Given that people could be helped and lives could be saved by reducing smoking, is it ethical to graph the data in a way that is
Section 2-1 introduced important characteristics of data summarized by the acronym CVDOT. What characteristics do those letters represent, and which graph does the best job of giving us insight into
Listed below are diastolic blood pressure measurements (mm Hg) of females selected from Data Set 1 "Body Data" in Appendix B. All of the values are even numbers. Are there any outliers? If so,
Refer to the data listed in Exercise 5. How are the data sorted in the stemplot? Data from Exercise 5 80 94 58 66 56 82 78 86 88 56 36 66 84 76 78 64 66 78 60 64 Required Construct the stemplot.
Refer to the data listed in Exercise 6. Identify the two values that are closest to the middle when the data are sorted in order from lowest to highest. (These values are often used to find the
Gender Pay Gap Listed below are women's median earnings as a percentage of men's median earnings for recent years beginning with 1990. Is there a trend? How does it appear to affect
Using the data from Exercise 6 "Bear Measurements," the linear correlation coefficient isr = 0.980.Data From Exercise 6Use Table 2-11 on page 71 to find the critical values of r. Based on a
Using the data from Exercise 7 "Car Weight and Fuel Consumption," the linear correlation coefficient is r = -0.987.Data From Exercise 7.Use Table 2-11 on page 71 to find the critical values of r.
Using the data from Exercise 8 "Heights of Fathers and Sons," the linear correlation coefficient is r = -0.017.Data From Exercises 8Use Table 2-11 on page 71 to find the critical values of r. Based
Using the data from Exercise 5 "Brain Volume and IQ," the P-value is 0.839.Data from Exercise 5.Write a statement that interprets the P-value and includes a conclusion about linear correlation.
Using the data from Exercise 6 "Bear Measurements," the P-value is 0.000.Data from Exercise 6Write a statement that interprets the P-value and includes a conclusion about linear correlation.
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