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The charting of a data set in which most of the data points are concentrated around the average (mean), thus forming a bell-shaped curve. a. Pareto Chart b. Normal Distribution c. Standard Deviation d. Scatter Diagram

b. Normal Distribution

Possible results of a random experiment. a. Standard Deviation b. Elementary Outcomes c. Discrete Data d. Sample Size

b. Elementary Outcomes

A bar chart that depicts the frequencies of numerical or measurement data. a. Sample b. Histogram c. Check Sheet d. Process Map

b. Histogram

The value occurring most frequently in a data set. a. Mean b. Mode c. Variable Data d. Risk

b. Mode

Data coming basically from GO/NO-GO, pass/fail determinations of whether units conform to standards. a. Attribute Data b. Discrete Data c. Variable Data d. Sample Size

a. Attribute Data

Range which a parameter that a population may be expected to fall, on the basis of measurement, with some specific confidence level or confidence coefficient. a. Confidence Interval b. Factors c. Control Plan d. Normal Distribution

a. Confidence Interval

Basic tool of statistical process control. It consists of a run chart, together with statistically determined upper and lower control limits and a centerline. a. Control Chart b. Confidence Interval c. Statistical Control Process d. Control Plan

a. Control Chart

Inputs to a process that can be manipulated during experimentation. a. Factors b. Hypothesis Testing c. Control Plan d. Population

a. Factors

A procedure whereby one or two mutually exclusive and exhaustive statements about a population is concluded. Information from a sample is used to infer something about a population from which the sample was drawn.

a. Hypothesis Testing

The middle value of a data set when the values are arranged in either ascending or descending order. a. Median b. Mode c. Mean d. Discrete Data

a. Median

The chance of making a right or wrong conclusion. a. Risk b. Beta Risk c. Alpha Risk d. Mode

a. Risk

For a set of data, the average squared deviation from the mean, with a denominator of n-1. a. Sample Variance b. Normal Distribution c. Sample d. Population

a. Sample Variance

The probability of accepting the alternative hypothesis (H1) when the null hypothesis (Ho) is true. a. Beta Risk b. Alpha Risk c. Attribute Data d. Random Experiment

b. Alpha Risk

The probability of accepting the null hypothesis (Ho) when the alternative (H1) is true. a. Elementary Outcomes b. Beta Risk c. Attribute Data d. Alpha Risk

b. Beta Risk

A pictorial diagram showing possible causes (process inputs) for a given effect (process outputs). It is also referred to as the "Ishikawa diagram" or "fishbone diagram." a. Standard Deviation b. Cause and Effect Diagram c. Random Experiment d. Scatter Diagram

b. Cause and Effect Diagram

A document that describes the required characteristics for the quality of a product or service, including measures and control methods. a. Statistical Control Process b. Control Plan c. Six Sigma d. Confidence Interval

b. Control Plan

The use of basic graphical and statistical methods for analyzing and controlling the variation of a process, and thus continuously improving the process. a. Confidence Interval b. Statistical Process Control c. Design of Experiments d. Control Plan

b. Statistical Process Control

An improvement process in which a company measures its performance against that of best-in-class companies, determines how those companies achieved their performance levels, and uses the information to improve its own performance. a. Control Chart b. Six Sigma c. Benchmarking d. Cause and Effect Diagram

c. Benchmarking

A simple data recording device, custom designed by the user, which allows them to interpret the results. a. Histogram b. Scatter Diagram c. Check Sheet d. Pareto Chart

c. Check Sheet

Countable observations, for example, number of defects. a. Sample Size b. Attribute Data c. Discrete Data d. Variable Data

c. Discrete Data

A set of values or items selected from some population. a. Factors b. Alpha Risk c. Sample d. Sample Size

c. Sample

Provides relationship between two variables, and provides a visual correlation coefficient. a. Control Chart b. Pareto Chart c. Scatter Diagram d. Statistical Process Control

c. Scatter Diagram

A methodology that provides businesses with the tools to improve the capability of their business processes. a. Design of Experiments b. Benchmarking c. Six Sigma d. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

c. Six Sigma

Concerning the values of a variable, as opposed to attribute data. A dimensional value can be recorded and is only limited in value by the resolution of the measurement system. a. Factors b. Elementary Outcomes c. Variable Data d. Normal Distribution

c. Variable Data

A branch of applied statistics dealing with planning, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting controlled tests to evaluate the factors that control the value of a parameter or group of parameters. a. Random Experiment b. Probability c. Six Sigma d. Design of Experiments

d. Design of Experiments

A systematic group of activities intended to recognize and evaluate the potential failure of a product/process and the effects of that failure. a. Six Sigma b. Design of Experiments c. Benchmarking d. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

d. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Arithmetic average of a set of values. a. Median b. Sample c. Mode d. Mean

d. Mean

A graphical tool for ranking causes from most significant to least significant. a. Check Sheet b. Cause and Effect Diagram c. Scatter Diagram d. Pareto Chart

d. Pareto Chart

A set or collection of objects or individuals. It can be the corresponding set of values that measure a certain characteristic of a set of objects or individuals. a. Factors b. Alpha Risk c. Median d. Population

d. Population

The measure of the likelihood of a given event occurring. a. Risk b. Hypothesis Test c. Cause and Effect Diagram d. Probability

d. Probability

An advanced flowcharting method, identifying the process input variables "x" and the relationship to the process output variables "y". a. Statistical Process Control b. Pareto Chart c. Scatter Diagram d. Process Map

d. Process Map

A definition of the possible outcomes of interest from a given experiment. a. Hypothesis Testing b. Normal Distribution c. Elementary Outcomes d. Random Variable

d. Random Variable

The number of units in a sample. a. Population b. Mode c. Mean d. Sample Size

d. Sample Size

One of the most common measures of variability in a data set or population. a. Normal Distribution b. Alpha Risk c. Mean d. Standard Deviation

d. Standard Deviation