ASTM International - ASTM D4697-95(2001)
Standard Guide for Maintaining Test Methods in the User's Laboratory (Withdrawn 2009)
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2001 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| ICS Code (Textile fabrics): | 59.080.30 |
significance And Use:
Following this guide will aid the user in maintaining control of both the bias and the precision of any test method.
4.1.1 It is necessary to control bias so that, if a change in level of... View More
scope:
1.1 This guide is intended to assist laboratories in maintaining precision and controlling bias in testing. It includes statistical procedures for detecting lack of control, changes in calibration constants, and in operator technique. Suggestions are given for the correction of some out of control situations.
1.2 This guide includes the following topics:
| Topic Title | Section |
| Number | |
| Scope | 1 |
| Referenced Documents | 2 |
| Terminology | 3 |
| Significance and Use | 4 |
| Calibration Control | 5 |
| Test Performance Control | 6 |
| Annexes: | |
| Calibration Control | Annex A1 |
| Test Performance Control | Annex A2 |
1.3 This standard does not give all of the details for preparing statistical quality control charts or the statistical tests used to interpret them, but such information may be found easily in a number of publications.
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