Short Courses (Full Day) at FACSS SCIEX 2024

SciX 135 - Statistics, Calibration Strategies and Data Processing for Analytical Measurements

Sunday, October 20, 2024

8:30 am – 4:30 pm East Coast USA Time

Short Course Instructor(s): Dr. Nimal de Silva, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Email: [email protected]

Abstract:

The objective of this course is to provide the necessary knowledge to strategically exploit the full potential of such capabilities and commonly available spreadsheet software. Topics to be covered include Analytical Statistics, Propagation of Errors, Signal Noise, Uncertainty and Dynamic Range, Linear and Non-linear Calibration, Weighted versus Un-Weighted Regression, Optimum Selection of Calibration Range and Standard Intervals, Gravimetric versus Volumetric Standards and their Preparation, Matrix effects, Signal Drift, Standard Addition, Internal Standards, Drift Correction, Matrix Matching, Selection from multiple responses, Use and Misuse of Dynamic Range, Evaluation and Visualization of Calibrations and Data from Large Data Sets of Multiple Analytes using EXCEL, etc. Although the demonstration data sets will be primarily selected from ICP/OES/MS and Chromatographic measurements, the concepts discussed will be applicable to any analytical technique, and scientific measurements in general.