APICS Exam CPIM-ECO Topic 1 Question 103 Discussion

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Question #: 103
Topic #: 1

When attempting to understand whether there is a relationship between two variables, which quality control tool should be used?

APareto diagram

BProcess flow diagram

CScatter chart

DCause-and-effect diagram

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Suggested Answer: C

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Dan

7 months ago

Scatter chart, no doubt. It's the only way to see if my variables are getting along or if they're just scattering all over the place.

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Twanna

6 months ago

I think cause-and-effect diagram could also be useful in understanding the relationship between variables.

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Nickolas

6 months ago

I agree, scatter chart is the best tool for that.

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Janet

7 months ago

But scatter charts are specifically designed to show relationships between two variables, so I still think it's C.

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Art

8 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Cause-and-effect diagram.

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Erin

8 months ago

Hmm, I'd go with the scatter chart. It's like a scatter-brained approach to data analysis, but it works!

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Janet

8 months ago

I think the answer is C) Scatter chart.

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Kathryn

8 months ago

Scatter chart for sure. It's the perfect tool to see if there's a correlation between those variables.

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Oretha

7 months ago

Process flow diagram can also help in understanding the sequence of events between variables.

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Jina

7 months ago

I think using a Scatter chart is the best option to determine if there is a relationship between the variables.

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Geraldo

7 months ago

I prefer using a Pareto diagram to prioritize which variables to focus on.

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Melina

7 months ago

I think a cause-and-effect diagram could also be useful in understanding the relationship.

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Sabine

7 months ago

I agree, Scatter chart is great for identifying correlations between two variables.

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Melodie

7 months ago

Scatter chart is definitely the way to go. It helps visualize any relationship between variables.

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Lorrine

7 months ago

I agree, a scatter chart is great for visualizing relationships between variables.

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Madalyn

8 months ago

Definitely a scatter chart. That's the way to visualize the relationship between two variables.

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Talia

7 months ago

Process flow diagram can also help in understanding the relationship between variables.

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Desmond

7 months ago

I prefer using a Pareto diagram to prioritize the variables.

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Gail

7 months ago

I think a cause-and-effect diagram could also be useful in some cases.

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Alba

8 months ago

I agree, a scatter chart is the best tool for that.

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