PK0-003 · Question #478
A cause and effect diagram can also be called:
The correct answer is C. an Ishikawa diagram.. A cause and effect diagram is a quality management tool used to identify and categorize the potential root causes of a problem or effect.
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A cause and effect diagram can also be called:
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- Aa control chart.
- Ba scatter diagram.
- Can Ishikawa diagram.
- Da Pareto Chart.
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(23 responses)- B4% (1)
- C96% (22)
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A cause and effect diagram is a quality management tool used to identify and categorize the potential root causes of a problem or effect.
A control chart is a statistical tool used to monitor processes over time to determine if they are stable and in control, not for identifying causes.
A scatter diagram illustrates the relationship between two variables to determine if a correlation exists between them.
The cause and effect diagram is widely known as an Ishikawa diagram, named after its creator, Kaoru Ishikawa. It is also frequently referred to as a fishbone diagram due to its distinctive shape, helping teams systematically explore potential causes of a problem.
A Pareto Chart is a type of bar chart that displays factors in decreasing order of frequency, illustrating the '80/20 rule' to prioritize problem-solving.
Concept tested: Quality management tools - Ishikawa diagram
Source: https://asq.org/quality-resources/fishbone
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