ASTM E2586-10a
Historical Standard: ASTM E2586-10a Standard Practice for Calculating and Using Basic Statistics
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ASTM E2586
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers methods and equations for computing and presenting basic descriptive statistics using a set of sample data containing a single variable. This practice includes simple descriptive statistics for variable data, tabular and graphical methods for variable data, and methods for summarizing simple attribute data. Some interpretation and guidance for use is also included.
1.2 The system of units for this practice is not specified. Dimensional quantities in the practice 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 limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E178 Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
E2282 Guide for Defining the Test Result of a Test Method
ISO Standards
ISO 3534-2 Statistics--Vocabulary and Symbols, part 2: Applied StatisticsKeywords
boxplot; dot plot; empirical percentile; frequency distribution; histogram; kurtosis; mean; median; mid range; Ogive; order statistic; population parameter; probability plot; q-q plot; range; sample statistic; skewness; standard deviation; standard error; variance;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 03.120.30 (Application of statistical methods)
DOI: 10.1520/E2586-10A
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