Question: Work Sampling Exercise 1 ( Total = 1 2 ) During a preliminary work sampling study of a particular department, a number of observations were

Work Sampling Exercise 1(Total =12)
During a preliminary work sampling study of a particular department, a number of
observations were made to establish the approximate values of working, Idle and
Repairs. The work sampling study was carried out on two separate machines. The
blank spaces in the study, is where the observer were unable to make an
observation. (Round answers: 1 decimal place)
1.1 What is the percentage working time for machine 1 and machine 2?(2)
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1.2 What is the percentage time spent on repairs for machine 1 and machine 2(2)
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1.3 Based on the above, how many additional observations should be conducted
on machine 1 and machine 2 for a secondary study using a: 95% confidence
level and a 6% error? (4)
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___________________________________________________________________1.3.299% confidence level and a 5% error (4)
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