Challenger O-Ring Data Analysis

Educational Resource
Author:Wujek, Joseph H.
Abstract:

This case provides an analysis of the O-ring data from the Challenger Disaster and argues for a launch scrub. Suitable for courses in applied statistics, material, and general engineering levels 1-4.

Keywords:
Catastrophes, Hazards, Disasters, Employer/Employee Relationships, Ethics and Society, Lab and Workplace Safety, Research and Practice, Safety, Workplace Ethics
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/numerical-design-problems-ethical-content/challenger-o-ring-data-analysis
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Technical / Numerical Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/2pem-7a20