QUESTION 1 Which of the following statements about sample sizes is most correct? Small sample sizes are more costly but allow smaller changes in process characteristics to be detected with higher probability, O In general variable data require larger samples sizes than attribute data Sample size represents a trade-off between cost and information o Large sample sizes reduce cost but provide loss statistical information QUESTION 2 A performance characteristic that is either present or absent in a product or service is known as an) common cause special cause attribute Variable QUESTION 3 For a control system, a means of measuring accomplishment O forms the basis for corrective action O must be approved by senior management O may be automated or performed manually O is a measurable quality characteristic such as fraction defective QUESTION 4 > Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) at a strategic level would best be served by O a dashboard O a balanced Scorecard O standard operating procedures O a quality manual QUESTION 5 Which statement about sampling frequency is most correct? The sampling interval should be as long as possible. O The costs should not outweigh the benefits. o The sampling interval should be as short as possible. The customer should dictate the sampling frequency to the organization