Theory of sampling (TOS) versus measurement uncertainty (MU) - A call for integration

Kim H. Esbensen, Claas Wagner

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We assess current approaches to measurement uncertainty (MU) with respect to the complete ensemble of sources affecting the measurement process, in particular the extent to which sampling errors as set out in the Theory of Sampling (TOS) are appropriately considered in the GUM and EURACHEM/CITAC guides. All pre-analysis sampling steps play an important, often dominant role in the total uncertainty budget, thereby critically affecting the validity of MU estimates, but most of these contributions are not included in the current MU framework. The TOS constitutes the only complete theoretical platform for dealing appropriately with the entire pathway from field sample to test portion. We here propose a way to reconcile the often strongly felt differences between MU and TOS. There is no need to debate terminology, as both TOS and MU can be left with their current usages.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Sider (fra-til)93-106
Antal sider14
TidsskriftTrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry
Vol/bind57
DOI
StatusUdgivet - maj 2014

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