Laboratory Manual Precision and Accuracy Concepts

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Which of the following is NOT a measure typically used to quantify precision?

  • Standard deviation
  • Coefficient of variation
  • Mean concentration (correct)
  • Standard error

How is precision determined in the context of food sample analysis?

  • By comparing results to reference standards
  • By analyzing a single food sample
  • By analyzing a range of concentrations in food samples (correct)
  • By analyzing only one type of interfering material

What does precision refer to in the context of replicate observations?

  • The accuracy of the measurements taken
  • The number of samples tested
  • The variability of replicate observations (correct)
  • The concentration levels of the samples

What is required before collecting data on precision in the laboratory setting?

<p>Familiarity with the method and a reproducible standard curve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a precision study, why should at least 2 hours of normal laboratory operation be covered?

<p>To account for changes in instrument conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the requirements for a precision study regarding concentration levels?

<p>Studying three separate concentration levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many replicate determinations should be made at each concentration level in a precision study?

<p>Seven (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following determines how precise a measurement is?

<p>Variability in replicate observations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of precision in measurements?

<p>Constant variability in repeated measurements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does precision play in determining measurement quality?

<p>Affecting the reproducibility and reliability of measurements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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