Which of the following terms is odd one out?
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Ishikawa diagram
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Pareto diagram
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Cause and effect diagram
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Fishbone diagram
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ishikawa diagram, Cause and effect diagram, and Fishbone diagram are all names for the same quality tool - a diagram used to identify root causes of problems. The Pareto diagram is a different tool altogether - it's a bar graph that displays the relative frequency or impact of problems to help prioritize improvement efforts. Therefore, Pareto diagram is the 'odd one out' as it serves a different purpose.