Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Chapter 12.3, Problem 14P
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Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Process control limits needs to be determined based on the given data.
Concept Introduction: P chart is a statistical control chart which helps in monitoring the non-defective pcs in a sample.
(b)
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Process stability needs to be determined based on the given data.
Concept Introduction: P chart is a statistical control chart which helps in monitoring the non-defective pcs in a sample.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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