CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam

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Which tool is specifically useful when the variable being measured does not show a trend but is grouped?

Run charts
Scatter diagrams
Checksheets
Control charts

The correct answer is: Scatter diagrams

Scatter diagrams are particularly useful when the variable being measured does not show a trend but is grouped. Scatter diagrams are used to display the relationship between two variables to identify any potential patterns or correlations. They help project managers analyze the potential relationship between different variables and understand how they might influence each other. In contrast, the other options are not specifically designed for situations where the variable being measured does not show a trend but is grouped: A. Run charts: These are used to show data points in chronological order and help identify trends or patterns over time. C. Checksheets: These are used for systematically collecting and organizing data to understand the frequency or distribution of a specific type of event. D. Control charts: These are used to monitor the stability of a process over time and detect any potential changes or variations.