Difference Between Attribute And Variable Sampling Plans

Comparison between attribute and variable sampling plans

 

Data      
Attribute sampling plan 
Variable sampling plan
Type of item Each item is classified as defective or non-defective (Gauging) Measurement must be taken on each item.
Cost Cheap Costly
Skill Less More
Sample size Large Small
Assumption None Follows Normal distribution
Parameters used N, n, c, r M, K, σ
Calculations Decision criteria does not involve calculations Decision criteria involves calculation of mean and SD