Learning curve theory Flashcards

1
Q

relationship between the number of units produced and the time taken to produce individual units

A

the cumulative average time per unit produced falls by a constraint percentage every total output of the product doubles

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2
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formula for b (in y=ax^b)

A

log ( leaning rate ) / log ( 2 )

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limitations of learning curve

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  • may have limited observations to use to calculate the learning rate. this may not be sufficient to predict higher numbers of units.
  • learning rate may not be constant and thus an average calculated in this way will not be accurate.
  • staffer working practices may change during the production process and alter the learning rate.
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