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ASTM D5791-95(2001)

Standard Guide for Using Probability Sampling Methods in Studies of Indoor Air Quality in Buildings

Standard Guide for Using Probability Sampling Methods in Studies of Indoor Air Quality in Buildings D5791-95R01 ASTM|D5791-95R01|en-US Standard Guide for Using Probability Sampling Methods in Studies of Indoor Air Quality in Buildings Standard new BOS Vol. 11.07 Committee D22
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1.1 This guide covers criteria for determining when probability sampling methods should be used to select locations for placement of environmental monitoring equipment in a building or to select a sample of building occupants for questionnaire administration for a study of indoor air quality. Some of the basic probability sampling methods that are applicable for these types of studies are introduced.

1.2 Probability sampling refers to statistical sampling methods that select units for observation with known probabilities (including probabilities equal to one for a census) so that statistically defensible inferences are supported from the sample to the entire population of units that had a positive probability of being selected into the sample.

1.3 This guide describes those situations in which probability sampling methods are needed for a scientific study of the indoor air quality in a building. For those situations for which probability sampling methods are recommended, guidance is provided on how to implement probability sampling methods, including obstacles that may arise. Examples of their application are provided for selected situations. Because some indoor air quality investigations may require application of complex, multistage, survey sampling procedures and because this standard is a guide rather than a practice, the references in Appendix X1 are recommended for guidance on appropriate probability sampling methods, rather than including expositions of such methods in this guide.

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Book of Standards Volume: 11.07
Developed by Subcommittee: D22.05
Pages: 8
DOI: 10.1520/D5791-95R01
ICS Code: 13.040.01