Question: 2 . Develop 3 sigma level process control charts for monitoring weight of firewood in bags. An inspector performed sampling over 4 weeks of time

2. Develop 3 sigma level process control charts for monitoring weight of firewood in bags. An inspector performed sampling over 4 weeks of time frame. Each time, 4 observations were made as below. Calculate and show values for UCL, CL, and LCL using the factors provided in below table (do not calculate these values using standard deviation from raw data). Draw variable control charts (mean and range). Discuss your conclusion. Draw using Excel or hand draw and scan.
week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4
20282030
24302820
22212624
26242626
Factors for 3 Sigma level (page 195 of textbook)
Sample Control Limit Factor Control Limit Factor
Size for Sample Mean for Sample Range
n A2 D3 D4
21.88003.267
31.02302.575
40.72902.282
50.57702.116
100.3080.2231.777
150.2230.3481.652
200.1800.4141.586
250.1530.4591.541

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