The theory of acceptance sampling by variables based on non-normal populations has been recently developed in various directions, as seen in an interesting survey by Owen [9]. In the present paper we ...

A new update to the Medicare Program Integrity Manual offers healthcare providers and suppliers more details on how Medicare contractors should perform statistical sampling and when extrapolation of ...

Systematic sampling is straightforward and low risk, offering better control. However, it may introduce sampling errors and ...

The seminar begins with an examination of ISO and FDA regulations and guidelines regarding the use of statistics, especially in regards to Sampling Plans. The pros and cons of the 2 most widely used ...

Manual sampling techniques such as hand scoop and spigot sampling are common methods with food and beverage producers and processors. These convenient and low-cost, direct methods are widely accepted ...

Sampling of water systems for Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or bacteriological can be somewhat daunting, with thoughts of "do I need to sample," "how to take a sample" and "where should I send ...

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing its sampling plan and has published updates for the 2025 fiscal year. The plan is designed to leverage technological and sampling advances ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...