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The correlation coefficient attacks again

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The use of the correlation coefficient for testing the linearity of calibration curves is performed according to the ANOVA checking of the lack-of-fit. The procedure is illustrated from a case study.

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González, A.G., Herrador, M.Á., Asuero, A.G. et al. The correlation coefficient attacks again. Accred Qual Assur 11, 256–258 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00769-006-0153-5

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