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Results of the U.S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for standard reference samples distributed in September 2002

Open-File Report 2002-481
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr02481

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Abstract

This report presents the results of the U.S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for six standard reference samples -- T-171 (trace constituents), M-164 (major constituents), N-75 (nutrient constituents), N-76 (nutrient constituents), P-39 (low ionic-strength constituents), and Hg-35 (mercury) -- that were distributed in September 2002 to laboratories enrolled in the U.S. Geological Survey sponsored interlaboratory testing program. Analytical data received from 102 laboratories were evaluated with respect to overall laboratory performance and relative laboratory performance for each analyte in the six reference samples. Results of these evaluations are presented in tabular form. Also presented are tables and graphs summarizing the analytical data provided by each laboratory for each analyte in the six standard reference samples. The most probable value for each analyte was determined using nonparametric statistics.

Suggested Citation

Woodworth, M.T., and Connor, B.F., 2003, Results of the U.S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for standard reference samples distributed in September 2002: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2002-481, p. 108, illus. incl. 17 tables, 1 refs; 28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr02481.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Results of the U.S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for standard reference samples distributed in September 2002
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2002-481
DOI 10.3133/ofr02481
Year Published 2003
Language ENGLISH
Contributing office(s) Standard Reference Sample Project- Branch of Quality Systems
Description p. 108, illus. incl. 17 tables, 1 refs; 28 cm.
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