Bottling Company Case Study Due Week 10 And Worth 140 Points

Bottling Company Case Study Due Week 10 and Worth 140 Points

Imagine you are a manager at a major bottling company. Customers have begun to complain that the bottles of the brand of soda produced in your company contain less than the advertised sixteen (16) ounces of product. Your boss wants to solve the problem at hand and has asked you to investigate. You have your employees pull thirty (30) bottles off the line at random from all the shifts at the bottling plant. You ask your employees to measure the amount of soda there is in each bottle.

Note: Use the data set provided by your instructor to complete this assignment. Bottle Number Ounces Bottle Number Ounces Bottle Number Ounces ..............................96 Write a two to three (2-3) page report in which you: 1. Calculate the mean, median, and standard deviation for ounces in the bottles. 2. Construct a 95% Confidence Interval for the ounces in the bottles.

3. Conduct a hypothesis test to verify if the claim that a bottle contains less than sixteen (16) ounces is supported. Clearly state the logic of your test, the calculations, and the conclusion of your test. 4. Provide the following discussion based on the conclusion of your test: a. If you conclude that there are less than sixteen (16) ounces in a bottle of soda, speculate on three (3) possible causes. Next, suggest the strategies to avoid the deficit in the future. Or b. If you conclude that the claim of less soda per bottle is not supported or justified, provide a detailed explanation to your boss about the situation. Include your speculation on the reason(s) behind the claim, and recommend one (1) strategy geared toward mitigating this issue in the future.

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

In manufacturing and packaging industries, ensuring product accuracy is vital to maintaining customer satisfaction and brand integrity. The specific issue addressed in this report concerns whether the soda bottles produced at our facility adhere to the advertised 16 ounces. Recent customer complaints have prompted an investigation into the volume of soda in sample bottles. This analysis utilizes descriptive statistics, confidence interval estimation, and hypothesis testing to evaluate whether the company's bottling process results in less soda than claimed.

Data Analysis and Measures of Central Tendency

The first step involves calculating the mean, median, and standard deviation of the sampled bottles' contents. Using the provided data set of 30 randomly selected bottles, the mean amount of soda per bottle is calculated by summing all measurements and dividing by 30. The median provides the middle value when the measurements are ordered, offering insight into the typical bottle volume. The standard deviation assesses the variability of the measurements, indicating how much fluctuation exists around the mean.

Assuming the data set contains measurements such as: 15.8, 15.9, 16.1, and so forth, the calculations follow standard formulas. For example:

- Mean (\(\bar{x}\)) = \(\frac{\sum x_i}{n}\)

- Median = middle value of ordered data

- Standard deviation (s) = \(\sqrt{\frac{\sum (x_i - \bar{x})^2}{n-1}}\)

Constructing a 95% Confidence Interval

The 95% confidence interval quantifies the range within which the true average volume of all bottles is likely to fall. It utilizes the sample mean, standard deviation, and the t-distribution (appropriate for small sample sizes). The formula is:

CI = \(\bar{x} \pm t_{(n-1, 0.025)} \times \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}}\)

where \(t_{(n-1, 0.025)}\) is the t-value for 29 degrees of freedom at the 0.025 level. Calculating this interval provides insight into whether the mean volume is statistically less than 16 ounces.

Hypothesis Testing

The hypothesis test evaluates the claim that bottles contain less than 16 ounces:

- Null hypothesis (\(H_0\)): \(\mu = 16\) ounces

- Alternative hypothesis (\(H_a\)): \(\mu

The test statistic (t) is calculated as:

t = \(\frac{\bar{x} - 16}{s / \sqrt{n}}\)

We compare this t-value to the critical t-value at a 0.05 significance level and 29 degrees of freedom. If the computed t exceeds the critical value, we reject \(H_0\), suggesting the bottles generally contain less than 16 ounces.

Discussion and Conclusion

If the hypothesis test indicates that the mean volume is significantly less than 16 ounces, it suggests a manufacturing shortfall. Possible causes include calibration errors in filling machines, inconsistent machine operation, or measurement inaccuracies (Frawley & McDonnell, 2018). To prevent future issues, strategies such as regular calibration, implementing automated filling controls, and continuous process monitoring should be adopted.

Conversely, if the test does not support the claim of underfilling, then customer complaints may stem from perception issues or measurement misunderstandings. In such cases, the company should communicate transparently about quality controls and perhaps conduct further investigations aligned with quality management measures (ISO 9001 standards).

In conclusion, statistical analysis provides an objective basis to assess product compliance. Implementing proper quality assurance measures ensures product consistency, meeting legal standards and customer expectations effectively.

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