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The accuracy of data refers to:

  • The speed of data processing
  • How close a measurement is to the true value (correct)
  • The cost of collecting data
  • How consistently measurements can be repeated

What is the cause of inconsistent data in process measurements?

  • Changes in customer preferences
  • Errors in employee evaluations
  • Financial mismanagement
  • Instrument problems or unrepresentative samples (correct)

A process technician uses historical data to:

  • Review past marketing campaigns
  • Increase product sales
  • Forecast process failures (correct)
  • Train new employees

Which type of study focuses on using data to forecast future performance?

<p>Analytic</p> <p>(D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In data collection, which of the following is an operational definition?

<p>Employee satisfaction levels</p> <p>(B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Process technicians should maintain accuracy but not precision in data collection.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a confidence level in sampling?

<p>To indicate the statistical chance that a sample is representative</p> <p>(D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enumerative studies are used to:

<p>Describe existing processes or products</p> <p>(A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Process technicians are required to:

<p>Maintain accuracy and precision in data collection</p> <p>(C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an enumerative study used for?

<p>To describe current processes</p> <p>(D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Precision in data collection refers to the consistency of repeated measurements.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confidence level in sampling indicates the likelihood that a sample is representative.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors impacts sample size selection?

<p>Margin of error and confidence level</p> <p>(D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Margin of error and confidence level impact sample size selection.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enumerative studies are used to predict future performance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term “precision” in data collection refers to:

<p>Consistency of repeated measurements</p> <p>(B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inconsistent data in process measurements is mainly caused by representative samples.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A process technician's role in data collection includes accurately documenting data and observations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method is used to obtain a consistent and precise set of data?

<p>Representative sampling</p> <p>(B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main goal of collecting plant data is to forecast process failures.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of collecting plant data?

<p>To describe, infer, and predict process performance</p> <p>(A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The accuracy of data indicates how far a measurement is from the true value.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a process technician in data collection?

<p>Accurately document data and observations</p> <p>(D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Analytic studies focus on describing existing processes or products.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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