BS ISO 3534-2:2006

Foreword
Scope
1 Data generation and collection
   1.1 Systems of reference values for characteristics
   1.2 Sources of data
   1.3 Types of sampling
2 Statistical process management
   2.1 General process related concepts
   2.2 Variation-related concepts
   2.3 Control-related charts
   2.4 Control chart components
   2.5 Fundamental terms related to process performance and
        process capability
   2.6 Process performance (measured data)
   2.7 Process capability (measured data)
3 Specifications, values and test results
   3.1 Specification-related concepts
   3.2 Determination of characteristics and quantities
   3.3 Properties of test and measurement methods
   3.4 Properties of test and measurement results
   3.5 Capability of detection
4 Inspection and general acceptance sampling
   4.1 Types of inspection
   4.2 Types of acceptance sampling inspection
   4.3 Acceptance sampling inspection system aspects
   4.4 Acceptance criteria
   4.5 Types of operating characteristic curves
   4.6 Terms relating to operating characteristics
   4.7 Outgoing quality concepts and average inspection effort
5 Sampling of bulk materials
   5.1 Concepts related to bulk materials
   5.2 Bulk sampling aspects
   5.3 Bulk sample preparation
   5.4 Procedural aspects
Annex A (normative) Symbols and abbreviated terms
Annex B (informative) Methodology used to develop the vocabulary
Bibliography
Symbols list
Alphabetical index
French alphabetical index (Index alphabétique)

Defines applied statistics terms, and expresses them in a conceptual framework in accordance with ISO normative terminology practice.

This part of ISO3534 defines applied statistics terms, and expresses them in a conceptual framework in accordance with ISO normative terminology practice. Term entries are arranged thematically. An alphabetical index is provided. Standardized symbols and abbreviations are defined.

It has been recognized that the acceptance of applied statistics as a means to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations has been hampered by the complexity and confusion introduced by conflicting designation and usage of terms, definitions, abbreviations and symbols.

The two principal purposes of this part of ISO3534 are, specifically, to establish a common vocabulary for use throughout ISO/TC69 standards, together with the broader intent to enhance the preciseness, clarity and cohesiveness in the usage/application of applied statistics generally. The mathematical level has deliberately been kept to a low level in order for the content to be made readily comprehensible to the widest possible readership.

ISO3534-1 and ISO3534-2 are intended to be compatible. However, ISO3534-1, on terms used in probability and statistics, is foundational; so, by necessity, it is presented at a more sophisticated mathematical level than ISO3534-2. As users of this part of ISO3534 on applied statistics may occasionally consult ISO3534-1 for certain terms, copious notes and examples in ISO3534-1 follow selected terms providing colloquial explanations of formal terms.