A methods and measurements analyst for Timepiece, Inc., needs to develop a time standard for the task of attaching a watch to a wristband. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | }
\hline \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \
\hline \text { Time(Seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ What is the observed time for this task?
A) 20 seconds
B) 27 seconds
C) 46 seconds
D) 66 seconds
E) 100 seconds

Question

A methods and measurements analyst for Timepiece, Inc., needs to develop a time standard for the task of attaching a watch to a wristband. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \
\hline \text { Time(Seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ What is the observed time for this task?
A) 20 seconds
B) 27 seconds
C) 46 seconds
D) 66 seconds
E) 100 seconds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The observed time is the average of the five times recorded. The average of 27, 19, 20, 21, and 13 is 20 seconds.

A Methods and Measurements Analyst for Timepiece, Inc What Is the Observed Time for This Task? A) 20 Seconds

A Methods and Measurements Analyst for Timepiece, Inc What Is the Observed Time for This Task?
A) 20 Seconds