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1.1 This 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.

1.2 This 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.

1.3 The 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

1.4 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Published:
09/01/2009
Number of Pages:
25
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