ASTM E178-16a
Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations

Standard No.

ASTM E178-16a

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E178-21

Latest

ASTM E178-21

Scope

1.1 This practice covers outlying observations in samples and how to test the statistical significance of outliers.

1.2 The system of units for this standard is not specified. Dimensional quantities in the standard are presented only as illustrations of calculation methods. The examples are not binding on products or test methods treated.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

ASTM E178-16a Referenced Document

• ASTM E2586 Standard Practice for Calculating and Using Basic Statistics
• ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics

ASTM E178-16a history

• 2021 ASTM E178-21 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
• 2016 ASTM E178-16a Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
• 2016 ASTM E178-16 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
• 2008 ASTM E178-08 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
• 2002 ASTM E178-02 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
• 2000 ASTM E178-00 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
• 1994 ASTM E178-94 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations