In this run chart,

The sudden change above the red arrow is due to?
Suggested Answer: D
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33 comments · newest first
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Sharika
10 months ago
Not sure about that, could just be random variation.
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Francesco
11 months ago
Totally agree, a process change makes the most sense.
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Anglea
11 months ago
Wait, all of the above? That seems unlikely!
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Helaine
11 months ago
I think it's just a data collection issue.
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Sharmaine
11 months ago
Looks like a process change happened.
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Tom
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether a normal change could be considered a valid option. I need to think this through more.
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German
12 months ago
I feel like the answer could be "all of the above" since any of those factors could cause a sudden shift.
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Mila
12 months ago
I think we practiced a question like this where the change was attributed to data collection methods. Could that be the case here too?
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Stefan
1 year ago
I remember discussing how sudden changes in run charts can indicate a process change, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only reason.
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Colette
1 year ago
Ah, I see the sudden change you're referring to. I think I have a good strategy to analyze the options and determine the most likely cause.
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Penney
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the key concepts around run charts and process changes to make sure I understand the correct approach.
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Mel
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I'll examine the data points before and after the change, and compare the options to see which one best fits the evidence.
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Willow
1 year ago
The sudden change above the red arrow seems significant. I'll need to consider if it's due to a change in the process, data collection, or something else.
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Val
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the run chart and the options to determine the most likely cause of the sudden change.
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Derick
2 years ago
I believe it could also be due to a change in the way of data collection, so I would go with option B.
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Craig
2 years ago
I agree with Angella, it makes sense that a process change would cause that spike.
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Reita
2 years ago
This question is a real head-scratcher. I feel like I need a crystal ball to figure out the right answer. Maybe they're just trying to trip us up with this one.
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Lashanda
2 years ago
D) All of the above.
BL
Blair
2 years ago
C) The change is normal.
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Crista
2 years ago
B) Change in the way of data collection.
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Maybelle
2 years ago
A) Change in the process.
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Angella
2 years ago
I think the sudden change is due to a change in the process.
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Nida
2 years ago
I'm leaning towards B. Sometimes the way we collect the data can really skew the results, you know? Gotta be careful with that.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
The change is normal? Hah, yeah right! That chart is clearly showing something out of the ordinary. This is not your average day at the office.
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Keneth
2 years ago
User 3: I agree, it's definitely not a normal fluctuation.
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Owen
2 years ago
User 2: Yeah, it does look like something in the process shifted.
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Tula
2 years ago
User 1: I think the sudden change is due to a change in the process.
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Kara
2 years ago
I'm not sure, could be a data collection issue too. We'd need more info to rule that out. But it's probably a combination of factors, so I'd go with D.
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Lauran
2 years ago
Hmm, this sudden change definitely looks like a process change to me. I mean, just look at that spike - it's way out of the normal range.
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Hollis
2 years ago
User 4: I think it could be a combination of both process change and data collection method change.
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Joye
2 years ago
User 3: Maybe there was a change in the way data was collected that led to the spike.
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Bettina
2 years ago
User 2: It could be a change in the process causing that sudden increase.
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Marylou
2 years ago
User 1: I agree, that spike is definitely not normal.