Each value represents the number of mistakes (defects) found ona student loan application. Values for 50 consecutive loanapplications are given. Calculate the appropriate centerline and3-sigma control limits for the c-chart, and then plot the data andcreate a control chart. Does the process appear to be in a state ofstatistical control? Why or why not?
Upper control limit (UCL) =
Centerline (CL) =
Lower control limit (LCL) =
Process in statistical control?
Expense Report Auditing
Week | Number of Reports Reviewed | Reports Non-conforming | Proportion Non-conforming |
4-Nov | 30 | 8 | 0.267 |
11-Nov | 30 | 6 | 0.200 |
18-Nov | 30 | 9 | 0.300 |
25-Nov | 30 | 7 | 0.233 |
2-Dec | 30 | 4 | 0.133 |
9-Dec | 30 | 10 | 0.333 |
16-Dec | 30 | 7 | 0.233 |
23-Dec | 30 | 7 | 0.233 |
30-Dec | 30 | 7 | 0.233 |
6-Jan | 30 | 7 | 0.233 |
13-Jan | 30 | 8 | 0.267 |
20-Jan | 30 | 11 | 0.367 |
27-Jan | 30 | 9 | 0.300 |
3-Feb | 30 | 8 | 0.267 |
10-Feb | 30 | 4 | 0.133 |
17-Feb | 30 | 6 | 0.200 |
24-Feb | 30 | 8 | 0.267 |
3-Mar | 30 | 8 | 0.267 |
10-Mar | 30 | 8 | 0.267 |
17-Mar | 30 | 4 | 0.133 |