LSSGB: Which of the following is not an advantage of control charts?

OPTIONS

• They can detect trends of statistical significance
• They provide straightforward, easily interpreted information
• They provide an ongoing measure of process capability
• They can detect special causes of variation

ANSWER

They provide straightforward, easily interpreted information

EXPLANATION

Note that a negative response is requested. The advantages of control charts include their ability to detect trends of statistical significance, provide an ongoing measure of process capability, and detect special causes of variation. The disadvantage is that they can be difficult to interpret properly.