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ASTM D 6311 : 1998 : R2009

Superseded

Superseded

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Standard Guide for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Selection and Optimization of Sampling Design

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-09-2009

£82.93
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CONTAINED IN VOL. 11.04, 2015 Gives practical guidance on the optimization and selection of sample designs in waste management sampling activities, within the context of the requirements established by the data quality objectives or other planning process.

Committee
D 34
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
25
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2009
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1 This document provides practical guidance on the selection and optimization of sample designs in waste management sampling activities, within the context of the requirements established by the data quality objectives or other planning process.

1.2 This document (1) provides guidance for selection of sampling designs; (2) outlines techniques to optimize candidate designs; and (3) describes the variables that need to be balanced in choosing the final optimized design.

1.3 The contents of this guide are arranged by section as follows:

1.Scope
2.Referenced Documents
3.Terminology
4.Significance and Use
5.Summary of Guide
6.Factors Affecting Sampling Design Selection
6.1Sampling Design Performance Characteristics
6.2RegulatoryConsiderations
6.3Project Objectives
6.4Knowledge of the Site
6.5Physical Sample Issues
6.6Communication with the Laboratory
6.7Analytical TurnAround Time
6.8AnalyticalMethod Constraints
6.9Health and Safety
6.10Budget/Cost Considerations
6.11Representativeness
7.Initial DesignSelection
8.OptimizationCriteria
9.Optimization Process
9.2PracticalEvaluation of DesignAlternatives
9.3Statistical and Cost Evaluation
10.FinalSelection
Annex A1Types of Sampling Designs
A1.1Commonly Used Sampling Designs
A1.2Sampling DesignTools
A1.3Combination Sample Designs
Appendix X1. Additional References
Appendix X2. Choosing AnalyticalMethod Based onVariance and Cost
Appendix X3. Calculating the Number of Samples:AStatistical Treatment

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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