Interdisciplinary Virtual Team Project

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Table of contents



• Introduction



• Methods


• Results



• Discussion



• Conclusion






















Introduction


We realize the purpose of the project is to apply concepts from class including the experience in gathering data scientifically, analyzing data to form a conclusion, and presenting data in a professional manner. We have teamed up to pick a process that has variables and take readings and observations of the process in a scientific manner. Our process is how long it takes a person to assemble a flashlight. Our reason for choosing this process is it gives students a chance to apply the concepts learned in the classroom. We tested a total number of fifteen students in this experiment. In this project we have divided the experiment up into two different divisions: the engineering, and the business division. The engineering division has defined the process capability (Cp & Cpk) and details the methodology that should be undertaken to improve the process (reduce the variability).The Business division has defined the frequency of the process and Define exponential distribution. Then coming together as a team we completed the project.









Methods

Our Study included fifteen students. We tested the students on how long it would take to put a flashlight (that was taken apart) together. The experiment involved four parts: the body or base which is about 9 inches, then we have the plastic washer that goes around the base of the flashlight. The next feature of the flashlight is the lens cover, which contains the lens, light bulb and the conductor, and then the part that makes the flashlight come to life the batteries.
The Procedure was to pick up the base with your left hand and proceed to assemble the flashlight with your right hand. The experiment begins when the student picks up the base. The order of the assembly was to hold the base with your...