Question

(a) Define measurement. What problems might we face if measurement systems were not established?

Answer 1

Answer:

Measurement, the process of associating numbers with physical quantities and phenomena. Measurement is fundamental to the sciences; to engineering, construction, and other technical fields; and to almost all everyday activities.

A poor measurement system can make data meaningless and process improvement impossible. Large measurement error will prevent assessment of process stability and capability, confound Root Cause Analysis and hamper continuous improvement activities in manufacturing operations.

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