Question $9$

$2pts$

If a sample of items is taken and the mean of the sample is outside the control limits$,$ the process is:

in control, but not capable of producing within the established control limits$.$

likely out of control and the cause should be investigated.

producing high quality products.

monitored closely to see if the next sample mean will also fall outside the control limits$.$

within the established control limits with only natural causes of variation.