Statistical Methods for Detection and Quantification of - Environmental Contaminatio

This volume presents statistical methods for all the enviromental constituents that can be used to detect and quantify contamination at the earliest possible point, allowing for the earliest possible remedial action to be taken. The guide includes case studies showing practical applications.

List of contents

Acknowledgments.
 
Introduction.
 
DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION IN THE LABORATORY.
 
Conceptual Foundations.
 
Statistical Foundations and Review.
 
Calibration-Based Regression Models.
 
Single-Concentration-Based Detection Limit Methods.
 
Single-Concentration-Based Quantification Limit Methods.
 
Calibration-Based Detection Limit Methods.
 
Calibration-Based Quantification Limit Methods.
 
Significant Digits
 
Experimental Design of Detection and Quantification Limit Studies and Related Studies.
 
Between-Laboratory Detection and Quantification Limit Estimators.
 
DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION IN THE FIELD.
 
Comparison of a Single Measurement to a Regulatory Standard.
 
Censored Data.
 
Testing Distributional Assumptions.
 
Testing for Outliers.
 
Detecting Trend.
 
Detection Monitoring.
 
Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Overview.
 
Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Comparison to a Standard.
 
Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Comparison to Background.
 
Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Case Studies.
 
Review of Available Computer Software.
 
Summary.
 
Appendix: Land's Tables.
 
Glossary of Measurement Terminology.
 
Mathematical Symbols.
 
Web References.
 
Annotated Bibliography.
 
Index.

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"an indispensable book" (Int Jnl of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, No.82 2001)

Product details

• Authors: David D Coleman, David D. Coleman, David E. Coleman, Coleman David E., Gibbons, RD Gibbons, Robert Gibbons, Robert D Gibbons, Robert D. Gibbons, Robert D. (University of Illinois At Chic Gibbons, Robert D. Coleman Gibbons, Gibbons Robert D.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.07.2001
• EAN: 9780471255321
• ISBN: 978-0-471-25532-1
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Pollution and threats to the environment, Waste Treatment, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction, Müll- u. Abfallwirtschaft, Umwelt, Landwirtschaft / Umwelt