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equals to p i in the long run. We assume the number of defects for r distinct characteristics<br />

in a unit are indepedently distributed. The output of such a process is called a product of<br />

quality (p 1 , p 2 , .., p r ).<br />

In this case x i = number of defects w.r.t. attribute i in a random sample of size n, i =<br />

1, 2, ..., r. The expression (0.5.1) holds here exactly for a realization of x = (x 1 , x 2 , ..., x r ) in a<br />

random sample size n and the probability of <strong>acceptance</strong>, P (p) given by (0.5.2) holds exactly<br />

too.<br />

Along with the two situations under appropriate assumptions mentioned before, where<br />

we count the number defective units w.r.t. different characteristics in the sample, we include<br />

under Poisson conditions the present situation of defect verifications also w.r.t. a number<br />

of characteristics under considerations. The type B OC function given in (0.5.2) for the<br />

appropriate <strong>acceptance</strong> criterion stated covers all these situations of defectives / defects<br />

under given assumptions discussed.<br />

0.5.1.2 Chapter 2: <strong>Multiattribute</strong> <strong>sampling</strong> scheme based on AQL<br />

This chapter is devoted to the objective of establishing, for a multiattribute situation, a<br />

<strong>sampling</strong> scheme in line with available international standards tabulated on the basis of<br />

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The published <strong>plans</strong> most widely used is the US Military<br />

standard 105D (1963) [ abbreviated as MIL-STD-105D ], which has been adopted as an<br />

international standard (ISO 2859). The standard is highly suitable for the consumers.<br />

The sample size used in MIL-STD-105D is determined from the given lot size and by the<br />

choice of inspection level. The <strong>acceptance</strong> number (c) is arrived at, such that it remains more<br />

or less same for the same value of the product of sample size and the AQL to ensure that<br />

the Poisson probability of <strong>acceptance</strong> (rejection) remains same for the <strong>plans</strong>. This ensures<br />

a desired producer’s risk. There are 13 sets of n.AQL values and 11 <strong>acceptance</strong> numbers<br />

chosen in such a way that the producer’s risk (excepting for c = 0) varies from maximum<br />

of 9.02% to a minimum of 1.44%. With increase in the n.AQL values, c increases, so that<br />

producer’s risk decreases up to a level of 2% and thereafter it is kept at less than 2%. There<br />

is no theoretical foundation for the relation between sample size and lot size. As the lot size<br />

increases, the sample size increases but at a lesser rate such that n/N → 0 as N → ∞.<br />

The Standard prescribes that separate <strong>plans</strong> are to be chosen for the different classes of<br />

attributes. For example, the plan for a critical defect will have generally a lower AQL value<br />

than the plan for a major defect and the plan for a major defect will have an AQL value<br />

lower than the plan for a minor defect.<br />

To examine the consequences of constructing a <strong>sampling</strong> plan by this method for our<br />

multiattribute situation we first consider the effective producer’s risks.<br />

Secondly, we consider it reasonable to expect that the OC function should be more sensitive<br />

to the changes in the defect level of more important attributes, particularly, in a situ-<br />

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