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A software package comparison for uncertainty measurement estimation according to GUM

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Six commercial programs devoted to the estimation of measurement uncertainty were compared for feasibility in order to be applied in routine chemical analysis. The main features of each program were discussed. They were applied to two well-documented case studies. Several screen captures were considered for illustration.

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  1. Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain

    J. M. Jurado & A. Alcázar

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Jurado, J.M., Alcázar, A. A software package comparison for uncertainty measurement estimation according to GUM. Accred Qual Assur 10, 373–381 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00769-005-0005-8

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