Multiattribute acceptance sampling plans - Library(ISI Kolkata ...
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1.2 <strong>Multiattribute</strong> <strong>sampling</strong> schemes based on AQL<br />
1.2.1 Scope<br />
In this chapter we shall discuss the problem of determining a multiattribute single <strong>sampling</strong><br />
plan (MASSP)and attempt at establishing a <strong>sampling</strong> scheme satisfying certain requirements<br />
of the OC function. The main issues we address are<br />
(a) What should be the basis for designing such a <strong>sampling</strong> scheme? (b) What should be<br />
the <strong>acceptance</strong> criteria? (c) How will the sample size be related to the the lot size? (d) How<br />
will the parameters for a given <strong>acceptance</strong> criterion be determined for a given sample size?<br />
1.2.2 Using published <strong>plans</strong> in a multiattribute situation<br />
The MIL-STD-105D and its derivatives<br />
At the outset it is to be made clear that there is no published plan specifically for a multiattribute<br />
situation. We, therefore, look at the <strong>plans</strong> available for single attribute and examine<br />
the consequences of using them in a multiattribute situation. The published set of <strong>plans</strong><br />
most widely used is the US Military standard 105D (1963), which has been adopted as the<br />
international standard ISO 2859 (1974). We denote this standard as MIL-STD-105D. The<br />
standard is based on what is known as Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and considered to<br />
be most suitable for the consumers.<br />
The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) is defined as the maximum percent defective (or<br />
the number of defects per hundred units) that for purpose of <strong>acceptance</strong> <strong>sampling</strong> can be<br />
considered satisfactory as a process average. Thus the lots produced at process average of<br />
AQL or better level should have a high probability of getting accepted. A producer can<br />
always increase his <strong>acceptance</strong> probability by improving his process average.<br />
This system of selecting an approprite sample size is not based on an explicit mathematical<br />
model. For any lot size, the table gives the corresponding sample size. The relationship is<br />
based on what is considered reasonable in practice. There is no theoretical foundation for<br />
the relation between sample size (n) and lot size (N). As the lot size increases, the sample<br />
size increases, but at a lesser rate such that n/N → 0 as N → ∞.<br />
The user of the table may choose between various ‘levels’ of this relationship, called<br />
inspection levels. Next, one has to choose from practical considerations an AQL (given in<br />
percent defectives or defects per hundred) and find from the table the <strong>acceptance</strong> number.<br />
For given AQL, the <strong>acceptance</strong> number is determined so that the producer’s risk is reasonably<br />
small and is decreasing with lot size. The <strong>acceptance</strong> number (c) has been arrived at such that<br />
it remains same at a given sample size multiplied by the AQL to ensure that the Poisson<br />
probability of <strong>acceptance</strong> (rejection) remains same in such cases. This ensures a desired<br />
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