Acceptance Sampling7
Acceptance sampling is a form of testing that involves taking random samples of “lots,” or batches, of finished products and measuring them against predetermined standards. Sampling is more economical than 100% inspection. The quality of the sample is used to judge the quality of all items in the lot. Although both attributes and variables can be inspected by acceptance sampling, attribute inspection is more commonly used, as illustrated in this section.
LO S6.7 Explain acceptance sampling
Acceptance sampling can be applied either when materials arrive at a plant or at final inspection, but it is ...
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