ASTM E3023-21

5.1.1?The initial response from a nondestructive evaluation inspection system is measurable and can be classified as a continuous variable.

5.1.2?Discontinuity size is the predictor variable and can be accurately quantified.

5.1.3?The relationship between discontinuity size (5.2?This practice does not limit the use of a linear regression model with more than one predictor variable or other statistical models if justified as more appropriate for the ? versus a data.

5.3?This practice is not appropriate for data resulting from a POD examination on nondestructive evaluation systems that generate an initial response that is binary in nature (for example, hit/miss). Practice E2862 is appropriate for systems that generate a hit/miss-type response (for example, fluorescent penetrant).

5.4?Prior to performing the analysis, it is assumed that the discontinuity of interest is clearly defined; the number and distribution of induced discontinuity sizes in the POD specimen set is known and well documented; the POD examination administration procedure (including data collection method) is well designed, well defined, under control, and unbiased (see X1.2.2 for more detail); the initial inspection system response is measurable and continuous in nature; the inspection system is calibrated; and the measurement error has been evaluated and deemed acceptable. The analysis results are only valid if the ? versus a data are accurate and precise and the linear model adequately represents the ? versus a data.

5.5?The POD analysis method described herein is consistent with the analysis method for ? versus a data described in MIL-HDBK-1823A and is included in several widely utilized POD software packages to perform a POD analysis on ? versus a data. It is also found in statistical software packages that have linear regression analysis capability. This practice requires that the analyst has access to either POD software or other software with linear regression analysis capability.