The program covers the following topics:

Part I - History and Theory of Work Sampling

	What is Work Sampling?
	Advantages of Work Sampling
	Disadvantages
	Study Prerequisites
	Poor Candidates for Sampling
	Sampling Indirect Labor Activities

Part II - Structuring and Conducting a Study

	Structuring a Study
	Determine the Study Object
	Determine the Level of Detail
	Determine the Desired Confidence Level
	The Normal Distribution Curve
	The Element Tolerance of Accuracy
	Determine the Desired Accuracy
	Confidence Level and Number of Observations
	Summarizing the Study Structure
	Formula for Sample Size
	Calculating Sample Size
	Using a Nomograph
	Determining an Observation Schedule
	Allocating Resources
	Maximizing Study Effectiveness
	Determining Random Times
	Random Number Tables
	Random Times from a Phone Directory
	Computer Programs to Generate Random Times
	Designing a Data Recording Form
	Tracking Study Progress
	A Control Chart Example
	Work Sampling Etiquette
	Assuring Non-Biased Observation
	"Instantaneous" Observation
	Unusual and Productive Uses for Work Sampling
	Cautions in Designing a Sampling Project
	Work Measurement Sampling

Part III - The Self-Sampling Technique

	Pros and Cons of Self-Sampling
	Random Time Reminders for Self-Sampling
	Recording Self-Sampling Data

Some features of this new release include:

• An autorun CD-ROM containing 48 full color slides with professional narration.
• The narration script, indexed by slide number, in Adobe® PDF format.
• WSCalc, our exclusive PC program to quickly calculate the required number of samples for any accuracy or statistical precision level. Fully functional (not trial or shareware).
• An example shareware software program, Random Number Generator Pro, that may be used to develop random sampling times.
• Unlimited use at a single business location with any number of viewers. (Duplication of the CD-ROM is prohibited without a multiple site license).