Abstract
Analytical results obtained for customers are usually the basis for correct decisions: for example, when looking at allowable concentration limits. But all measurements are affected by a certain error. Which error should be used as the basis of the decision?
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Reichenbächer, M., Einax, J.W. (2011). Measurement Uncertainty. In: Challenges in Analytical Quality Assurance. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16595-5_10
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