ASTM D 6311 : 1998 : R2022
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Standard Guide for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Selection and Optimization of Sampling Design
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04-03-2022
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D 34
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Guide
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25
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American Society for Testing and Materials
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Current
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1.1This 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.
1.2This 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.
1.3The 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 | |||
| 6.1 | Sampling Design Performance Characteristics | |||
| 6.2 | Regulatory Considerations | |||
| 6.3 | Project Objectives | |||
| 6.4 | Knowledge of the Site | |||
| 6.5 | Physical Sample Issues | |||
| 6.6 | Communication with the Laboratory | |||
| 6.7 | Analytical Turn Around Time | |||
| 6.8 | Analytical Method Constraints | |||
| 6.9 | Health and Safety | |||
| 6.10 | Budget/Cost Considerations | |||
| 6.11 | Representativeness | |||
| 7. | Initial Design Selection | |||
| 8. | Optimization Criteria | |||
| 9. | Optimization Process | |||
| 9.2 | Practical Evaluation of Design Alternatives | |||
| 9.3 | Statistical and Cost Evaluation | |||
| 10. | Final Selection | |||
| Annex A1 | Types of Sampling Designs | |||
| A1.1 | Commonly Used Sampling Designs | |||
| A1.2 | Sampling Design Tools | |||
| A1.3 | Combination Sample Designs | |||
| Appendix X1. Additional References | ||||
| Appendix X2. Choosing Analytical Method Based on Variance and Cost | ||||
| Appendix X3. Calculating the Number of Samples: A Statistical Treatment | ||||
1.4This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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