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Use Excel sheet to calculate all relevant numbers and graphs. Sample # Readings on hour# What is the UCL for the chart based on the data above? The data pertains to the weight in grams of a drum brake for XYZ branded car. Upper specification limit (USL) for the product is 260 g and lower specification limit (LSL) is 240 g, and the target mean is 250 g. Daily production is 25,000 units. a. What is the LCL, UCL, and center line for the chart for the problem with data given? b. What is the UCL, LCL, and center line for the R-chart based on the data given? c. Chart the data and comment on whether the process is under control? d. In general, in an R-chart, the center line will a. always be at the midpoint of LCL and UCL for that chart. b. sometimes be at the midpoint of LCL and UCL. c. never be at the midpoint of LCL and UCL for that chart. e. In the chart for this problem, the center line will a. always be at the midpoint of LCL and UCL. b. sometimes be at the midpoint of LCL and UCL. c. never be at the midpoint of LCL and UCL. f. Center line in an chart will always be at equidistant from USL and LSL for that product. a. True b. False g. Using the data, and using as the best estimate for Mu and Sigma-hat (using the estimation method) as the best estimate for population sigma, what will be Z-value corresponding to USL? h. Using data given, what will be proportion of units that will be within the USL and LSL?

Be careful and try to be accurate. 2. (20 points) Show the population distribution and the distribution of sample mean with a sample size of 25 in the same graph, paying attention to scale as much as possible. Population mean = 300, population s.d. = 16. 3. (60 points) Suppose that a population of brakes supplied has a mean stopping distance, when the brake is applied fully to a vehicle traveling at 60 mph is 300 feet. This is considered as a “good” lot. Population standard deviation is 25 feet. Suppose that you take a sample of n brakes to test and if the average stopping distance is less than or equal to a critical value, you accept the lot. If it is more than the critical value, you reject the lot. You want an alpha of 0.05. Further, we want to reject lots with a population mean stopping distance of 320 ft. (mean of the “bad” lots), we want to reject with a probability of 0.9. (Note that it is one sided, since we would not get worried if the vehicle stops at a distance shorter than the average time.) a. Draw a diagram and mark the two distributions, alpha, beta, and CV. b. What is the correct sample size that can achieve this? c. What is the critical value? 4. (20 points) Population A: 40% male and 60% female and both groups have similar interest in the preference for a policy of interest, that we are trying to measure. Population B: 30% over 60 years of age; 50% between 30-60 and 20% between 18-30. Over 60 has very divergent preferences for a policy of interest, 30-60 has some variation, and 18-30 has very little variation. You are going to sample the populations to find a measure of interest in some characteristic. (example: preference for making college free). a. In which population do you think stratified sampling will have maximum benefit? Why? b. Suppose you are sampling 100 people from population B, which sub-population will get a disproportionate number of samples under stratified sampling? Why? 5. (10 points) A quality engineer in a light bulb factory is planning a study to estimate the average life of a large shipment of light bulbs. The engineer wants to estimate with 92 percent confidence level. Assuming that process standard deviation of 25 hours, he/she found the sample size to be 64. The quality analyst forgot the error allowed used in the calculations. Can you find the error number used in the calculations? 6. (10 points) Length of a confidence interval for a population parameter, such as mean, is defined as the higher value – lower value. Example, if [3,7], the range is 7-3=4. In general, answer the following assuming other things remain the same, a. As sample size (n) decreases, Length of the interval will become smaller. True or False; Justify b. As confidence level increases, length of the interval will become smaller. True or False; Justify c. As mean shifts by 8 units, (population s.d. remains the same), no effect will be seen in the length of the interval. True or False; Justify 7. (20 points) Explain how you will estimate the process capability, (Remember the formula for Cpk from ch 9). If you are given sample size, center line for the mean, USL and LSL. Use your own numbers to illustrate the calculations. (hint: d2 is used).

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Introduction

Statistical process control (SPC) is an essential methodology used within manufacturing and service industries to monitor, control, and improve process performance. This comprehensive analysis leverages Excel calculations, control charts, process capability indices, and probability distributions to assess and enhance quality standards. The focus areas include calculating control limits, analyzing process stability, understanding sampling implications, and estimating process capability indices, with particular attention to accuracy and applicability in real-world scenarios.

1. Control Chart Calculations and Data Analysis

To determine the Upper Control Limit (UCL) for a process involving weight measurements of car brake drums, we start with the given target mean (250g), USL (260g), and LSL (240g). The process mean and standard deviation are estimated from data, and control limits are calculated based on these parameters.

Assuming the data provided includes measurements over time, the process mean (μ) can be estimated as the average of the sample data, and sigma-hat (σ̂) as the sample standard deviation. Control limits on the X̄ chart are calculated using: UCL = μ̄ + A2 R̄, LCL = μ̄ - A2 R̄, and center line as μ̄, where R̄ is the average range and A2 is a constant dependent on subgroup size.

The R-chart's UCL and LCL are respectively R̄ D4 and R̄ D3, where D3 and D4 are constants. These calculations inform whether the process is under statistical control, evidenced by points within control limits and absence of non-random patterns.

Graphical representation involves plotting the measurements and control limits, providing visual validation of control status. Typically, the center line in an R-chart is at the midpoint of LCL and UCL, although it can sometimes vary based on process specifics.

2. Distribution Analysis and Sampling

Plotting the population distribution (mean = 300, σ = 16) alongside the sampling distribution for sample size 25 reveals the spread and variability, illustrating the Law of Large Numbers and Central Limit Theorem. The sample mean distribution has a standard error of σ/√n, emphasizing the reduction of variability with larger sample sizes.

3. Hypothesis Testing for Population Means

When testing the mean stopping distance of brakes, the aim is to differentiate between "good" and "bad" lots. Using the specified significance level (α = 0.05) and reject probability for bad lots (β = 0.1), the critical value and sample size are computed based on the standard normal distribution and the formula for sample size: n = [(Zα + Zβ) * σ / (μ₀ - μ₁)]².

The diagram depicts the two distributions — acceptable and reject — along with critical value (CV), and the areas representing α and β errors, providing visual insight into the test's power and error levels.

4. Stratified Sampling Benefits

Population B, with diverse age groups and divergent preferences, benefits most from stratified sampling as it ensures meaningful representation of all subgroups, reducing sampling bias. Disproportionate sampling occurs when subgroups are unevenly represented, such as over-sampling smaller groups like the 18-30 cohort, which might be underrepresented in simple random sampling.

5. Sample Size and Error Margin

Given a sample size of 64 for a 92% confidence level with σ = 25, the margin of error (E) is computed using E = Z σ/√n. The critical Z-value for 92% confidence is approximately 1.75, leading to E ≈ 1.75 25/8 ≈ 5.47 hours. This estimate satisfies the confidence requirement, illustrating the importance of Z-values in planning sampling strategies.

6. Confidence Interval Length Dynamics

As sample size decreases, the interval length increases because the standard error increases, leading to wider intervals. Conversely, higher confidence levels correspond to larger Z-values, expanding the interval length. Shifting the mean does not impact the interval length if standard deviation and sample size are constant, as the interval depends on variability and confidence level, not the location of the mean.

7. Process Capability Estimation

The process capability index (Cpk) evaluates how well a process meets specifications. It considers both the process mean (X̄) and variability (σ). Using sample size, process center, USL, and LSL, Cpk is calculated as:

Cpk = min[(USL - μ) / (3σ), (μ - LSL) / (3σ)]

For example, with a sample mean of 250, USL of 260, LSL of 240, and σ estimated via d2, the process capability determines whether the process is capable of producing within specifications consistently.

Conclusion

Effective quality control relies on precise calculations, proper sampling, and insightful interpretation of control charts and process capability indices. Leveraging Excel for these calculations ensures accuracy, facilitating data-driven decisions that improve process stability and product quality.

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