A sampling plan for conduit-flow karst springs: Minimizing sampling cost and maximizing statistical utility

Author(s):  
James C. Currens
Kybernetes ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 440-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Ho Yen ◽  
Heng Ma ◽  
Chi-Huang Yeh ◽  
Chia-Hao Chang

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop an economic model, which could determine the acceptance sampling plan that minimizes the quality cost for batch manufacturing. Design/methodology/approach – The authors propose a variable sampling plan based on one-sided capability indices for dealing with the quality cost requirement. Findings – The total quality cost is much more sensitive to process capability indices and inspected cost than internal and external failure costs. Research limitations/implications – The experimental data were randomly generated instead of real world ones. Practical implications – The proposed model is specifically designed for manufacturing industries with high sampling cost. Originality/value – The one-sided capability indices were utilized for the first time to be suitable for the purpose.


2013 ◽  
Vol 221 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard J. P. van Breukelen

This paper introduces optimal design of randomized experiments where individuals are nested within organizations, such as schools, health centers, or companies. The focus is on nested designs with two levels (organization, individual) and two treatment conditions (treated, control), with treatment assignment to organizations, or to individuals within organizations. For each type of assignment, a multilevel model is first presented for the analysis of a quantitative dependent variable or outcome. Simple equations are then given for the optimal sample size per level (number of organizations, number of individuals) as a function of the sampling cost and outcome variance at each level, with realistic examples. Next, it is explained how the equations can be applied if the dependent variable is dichotomous, or if there are covariates in the model, or if the effects of two treatment factors are studied in a factorial nested design, or if the dependent variable is repeatedly measured. Designs with three levels of nesting and the optimal number of repeated measures are briefly discussed, and the paper ends with a short discussion of robust design.


Author(s):  
Pei Y. Tsai ◽  
Junedong Lee ◽  
Paul Ronsheim ◽  
Lindsay Burns ◽  
Richard Murphy ◽  
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Abstract A stringent sampling plan is developed to monitor and improve the quality of 300mm SOI (silicon on insulator) starting wafers procured from the suppliers. The ultimate goal is to obtain the defect free wafers for device fabrication and increase yield and circuit performance of the semiconductor integrated circuits. This paper presents various characterization techniques for QC monitor and examples of the typical defects attributed to wafer manufacturing processes.


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