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What is the primary goal of attribute sampling?
What is the primary goal of attribute sampling?
- To estimate quantitatively the amount of a substance.
- To determine the uniformity of a property in a population.
- To calculate the average variance of several samples.
- To decide on the acceptability of a population based on presence or absence of a characteristic. (correct)
Which of the following defines Homogeneity in terms of food sampling?
Which of the following defines Homogeneity in terms of food sampling?
- The process of sampling performed automatically.
- The quantity of food measured during an operation.
- The random distribution of a property throughout a population. (correct)
- The total number of samples collected from a lot.
How does continuous sampling differ from manual sampling?
How does continuous sampling differ from manual sampling?
- Continuous sampling is more susceptible to human bias.
- Continuous sampling requires the presence of a trained individual.
- Continuous sampling is performed mechanically. (correct)
- Continuous sampling can only be done with liquid substances.
What is the minimum sample size recommended for attribute sampling in relation to the population size?
What is the minimum sample size recommended for attribute sampling in relation to the population size?
In variance sampling, what is typically measured on a continuous scale?
In variance sampling, what is typically measured on a continuous scale?
What is the primary consequence of increasing sample size in analysis?
What is the primary consequence of increasing sample size in analysis?
What type of error arises when a sample is unrepresentative of the population?
What type of error arises when a sample is unrepresentative of the population?
Which factor does NOT contribute to inaccuracies in sampling?
Which factor does NOT contribute to inaccuracies in sampling?
What is the primary focus of emphasizing the importance of accurate sampling?
What is the primary focus of emphasizing the importance of accurate sampling?
Which of the following statements about variance is true?
Which of the following statements about variance is true?
Which type of error is caused by transferring data improperly from a questionnaire?
Which type of error is caused by transferring data improperly from a questionnaire?
Which characteristic assumes a normal distribution for continuous changes?
Which characteristic assumes a normal distribution for continuous changes?
What is a potential result of erroneous sample preparation?
What is a potential result of erroneous sample preparation?
What is the primary purpose of sampling in food analysis?
What is the primary purpose of sampling in food analysis?
Which of the following best defines a 'lot' in the context of food sampling?
Which of the following best defines a 'lot' in the context of food sampling?
What is a laboratory sample?
What is a laboratory sample?
What does the term 'batch' refer to in food sampling?
What does the term 'batch' refer to in food sampling?
Why is ensuring homogeneity of a sample important in food analysis?
Why is ensuring homogeneity of a sample important in food analysis?
What should be considered when developing a sampling plan?
What should be considered when developing a sampling plan?
Which characteristic does not apply to a 'lot code'?
Which characteristic does not apply to a 'lot code'?
What is the first step in the workflow of food analysis?
What is the first step in the workflow of food analysis?
What is a primary characteristic of probability sampling plans?
What is a primary characteristic of probability sampling plans?
Which of the following is an advantage of simple random sampling?
Which of the following is an advantage of simple random sampling?
What does stratified sampling involve?
What does stratified sampling involve?
What is a limitation of simple random sampling?
What is a limitation of simple random sampling?
Which sampling method is classified as non-probability sampling?
Which sampling method is classified as non-probability sampling?
In stratified sampling, why is the data considered more homogenous within each stratum?
In stratified sampling, why is the data considered more homogenous within each stratum?
Which statement about probability sampling plans is false?
Which statement about probability sampling plans is false?
What is one of the benefits of stratified sampling regarding cost?
What is one of the benefits of stratified sampling regarding cost?
What z-value corresponds to a confidence level of 90%?
What z-value corresponds to a confidence level of 90%?
How does an increase in standard deviation affect the required sample size?
How does an increase in standard deviation affect the required sample size?
In the sample size calculation formula, which variable represents the desired precision?
In the sample size calculation formula, which variable represents the desired precision?
What sample size is required for testing the total sugar in doughnuts with a standard deviation of 5 g and a precision level of 5% at a 95% confidence level?
What sample size is required for testing the total sugar in doughnuts with a standard deviation of 5 g and a precision level of 5% at a 95% confidence level?
If the population size is 1000 and the desired precision is 5%, what is the sample size according to the formula provided?
If the population size is 1000 and the desired precision is 5%, what is the sample size according to the formula provided?
What is the z-value for a confidence level of 98%?
What is the z-value for a confidence level of 98%?
What does γ (gamma) represent in sample size calculations?
What does γ (gamma) represent in sample size calculations?
What happens to sample size if the level of confidence is increased while keeping other factors constant?
What happens to sample size if the level of confidence is increased while keeping other factors constant?
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Study Notes
Sampling
- Sampling is a predetermined procedure that involves selecting, withdrawing, preserving, transporting, and preparing portions of material from a larger lot.
- Samples are taken to quickly and inexpensively obtain information about a population.
- Analyzing the entire population is often impractical.
Terminology
- Population: All objects within the system being studied.
- Sample: A portion taken from a larger quantity of material.
- Laboratory sample: A sample prepared for testing or analysis.
- Lot: A quantity of similar materials with properties being studied.
- Batch: A quantity of food produced under uniform conditions.
- Unit: An identifiable portion of food that can be analyzed or combined.
- Homogeneity: Even distribution of a property or substance within a population.
- Increment: An individual portion of material taken from a sampling device.
Sampling Methods
- Attribute sampling: Used to assess population acceptability based on the presence or absence of a particular characteristic.
- Variance sampling: Used to quantitatively estimate the amount of a substance (e.g., protein content) or characteristic (e.g., color).
- Manual sampling: Human-performed sampling, requires trained personnel to select samples randomly.
- Continuous sampling: Mechanized sampling, less prone to human bias than manual sampling.
Sample Size and Accuracy
- Accuracy of estimation increases with larger sample sizes, but increased costs and analysis time occur.
- The goal is to obtain samples that are representative of the overall population, avoiding consumer risk (accepting defective products) or producer risk (rejecting acceptable products).
Sampling Errors
- Sampling error: Occurs when the sample is not representative of the population.
- Non-sampling error: Error resulting from issues other than sampling, such as data transfer errors.
Factors Contributing to Inaccuracies
- Sample collection, preparation, laboratory analysis, data processing, and interpretation can all contribute to errors.
Calculating Sample Size
- Sample size calculations assume a normal distribution for continuously changing characteristics.
- Formula: n = (Zα/2 × SD)2 / (γ × X)2
- n = sample size
- Zα/2 = z-value corresponding to the desired confidence level
- SD = standard deviation
- γ = accuracy (desired precision level)
- X = population mean
Example: Sample Size Calculation
A sample size of 43 doughnuts would be required for a 95% confidence level and 5% accuracy to test total sugar content in a lot, assuming a mean of 30 g of sugar per tray and a standard deviation of 5 g.
Classifying Sampling Plans
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Probability Sampling Plans: Ensure every population unit has an equal chance of being selected.
- Simple random sampling: All units have an equal chance of being selected.
- Stratified sampling: Population is divided into subgroups (strata), and simple random sampling is used within each stratum.
- Cluster sampling: Population is divided into clusters, and random sampling is used to select clusters.
- Composite sampling: Multiple increments from a single sampling location are combined.
- Systematic sampling: Units are selected at regular intervals (e.g., every 10th unit).
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Non-Probability Sampling Plans: Do not guarantee equal selection chances for all units.
- Judgment sampling: Based on expert knowledge.
- Convenience sampling: Units are selected based on ease of access
- Restricted sampling: Units are selected based on specific criteria.
- Quota sampling: Units are selected to ensure a specific proportion is represented.
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