Setting Target Measurement Uncertainty
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- Published: Monday, 16 July 2018 16:25
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Measurement results are only fit for purpose if the reported uncertainty is correct and has a magnitude small enough for the intended use. The target measurement uncertainty (target MU) is the maximum admissible uncertainty defined for a specific measurement goal. This information leaflet provides a short and accessible introduction to the idea of target measurement uncertainty.
For detailed information on setting a target measurement uncertainty, see the Eurachem/CITAC guide "Setting and Using Target Uncertainty in Chemical Measurement"
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