

It is applicable only when the normality of the measurements is assured.

Variation may be measured by sample standard deviation, sample range, or known standard deviation. It provides tightened, normal, and reduced plans to be used on measurements which are normally distributed.

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 (R2018): Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes is an acceptance sampling system to be used with switching rules on a continuing stream of lots for Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) specified.
