What Is the Common Approach for Determining the Accuracy of a Method

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the common approach for determining the accuracy of a method or instrument?

• A) Compare the results from several dozen samples obtained by the method under evaluation with the results obtained by an established reference method.
• B) Create a standard curve from the results of several dozen samples and compare all future test results to the standard curve.
• C) Test several dozen samples, average the results, and compare the average to the referent values suggested by the manufacturer.
• D) All of the above

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