Training Description

This training course will provide clear step-by-step approach to uncertainty evaluation for chemical measurements with practical examples. Participants will learn techniques covering the whole process from identifying the sources of uncertainty in chemical measurements through establishment of uncertainty budget.

Objectives

Upon completion of the training course, participants will be able to learn the following:

1. How to design the framework for uncertainty analysis;

2. Where to find sources of uncertainty;

3. How to get the value for each source of uncertainty;

4. How to pick the right probability distribution for each component;

5. How to convert your uncertainty components to a standard uncertainty;

6. How to combine your uncertainty components using the GUM method;

7. How to pick the right expansion factor (k-factor);

8. How to calculate expanded uncertainty; and

9. How to evaluate and validate results.

Methodologies

The course will be conducted in the form of lectures thru PowerPoint presentation and workshop.

An examination will be given to evaluate the knowledge gained by the participants.

- A Proof of Attendance will be issued to all participants with at least 75% attendance upon completion of the course.

- A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants with complete attendance and passed the examination. Passing rate is 70%.

Training Topics

1. Definition of Decision Rules

2. ISO/IEC 17025 Requirements for Decision Rules and Statement of Conformity

3. How Decision Rules are Applied

4. Role of Measurement Uncertainty in Conformity Assessment (ISO 98-4)

5. Decision Rules Taking Measurement Uncertainty Into Account