Which of the following sampling methods is MOST useful when
testing for compliance?
A. Attribute sampling
B. Variable sampling
C. Stratified mean per unit
D. Difference estimation
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Attribute sampling is the primary sampling method used for
compliance testing. Attribute sampling is a sampling model
that is used to estimate the rate of occurrence of a
specific quality (attribute) in a population and is used in
compliance testing to confirm whether the quality exists or
not. The other choices are used in substantive testing which
involves testing of details or quantity.
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