Description:The application of statistics is central to the assessment of data quality and an understanding of statistics is essential for the interpretation of analytical results. This book is a completely revised and updated version of the very successful first edition and is a statistical manual designed to help analytical scientists identify the correct statistical parameters and tests to apply to their data. The fully revised and updated 2nd edition describes the most common statistical parameters used in an analytical laboratory and contains new sections on method validation, measurement uncertainty, effective experimental design and proficiency testing.