1.

Scope

2.

Referenced Documents

3.

Terminology

4.

Significance and Use

5.

Summary of Guide

6.

Factors Affecting Sampling Design Selection

6.1

Sampling Design Performance Characteristics

6.2

Regulatory Considerations

6.3

Project Objectives

6.4

Knowledge of the Site

6.5

Physical Sample Issues

6.6

Communication with the Laboratory

6.7

Analytical Turn Around Time

6.8

Analytical Method Constraints

6.9

Health and Safety

6.10

Budget/Cost Considerations

6.11

Representativeness

7.

Initial Design Selection

8.

Optimization Criteria

9.

Optimization Process

9.2

Practical Evaluation of Design Alternatives

9.3

Statistical and Cost Evaluation

10.

Final Selection

Annex A1

Types of Sampling Designs

A1.1

Commonly Used Sampling Designs

A1.2

Sampling Design Tools

A1.3

Combination Sample Designs

Appendix X1. Additional References

Appendix X2. Choosing Analytical Method Based on Variance and Cost

Appendix X3. Calculating the Number of Samples: A Statistical Treatment