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This expression constitutes an improvement. There are two advantages. First, the statistical reliability of the data analysis improves, because the variance in [A] is about constant during the experiment, whereas that of the quantity on the left side of Eq. (3-27) is not. Proper least-squares analysis requires nearly constant variance of the dependent variable. Second, one cannot as readily appreciate what the quantity on the left of Eq. (3-27) represents, as one can do with [A]t. Any discrepancy can more easily be spotted and interpreted in a display of (A] itself. 

With the acceptable concentrations of herbicides in drinking water being taken to very low levels by some regulatory authorities (e.g., the EC), there has been interest in very low levels of atrazine present in some samples of groundwater and in drinking water. This finding illustrates the point that mobility of pesticides becomes increasingly evident as sensitivity of analysis improves. 

Sets of spectroscopic data (IR, MS, NMR, UV-Vis) or other data are often subjected to one of the multivariate methods discussed in this book. One of the issues in this type of calculations is the reduction of the number variables by selecting a set of variables to be included in the data analysis. The opinion is gaining support that a selection of variables prior to the data analysis improves the results. For instance, variables which are little or not correlated to the property to be modeled are disregarded. Another approach is to compress all variables in a few features, e.g. by a principal components analysis (see Section 31.1). This is called... 

There is little doubt on the basis of the above review that speleothems are useful in an extremely wide range of applications and the frequency of publications devoted to speleothem-based archives is increasing rapidly. Fundamental to all applications is a robust and high-precision chronology and uranium-series techniques currently set the standard in this regard for speleothems. Reliable ages can be obtained for most samples where material appears to be well-preserved. However, it will become increasingly important to demonstrate reliability as the spatial resolution of analysis improves further. 

Downing M, Bonham JR, Allen JC, Heap SJ, Manning NJ, Olpin SE, Pollitt RJ (1999) Is quality assurance for quality urinary organic acid analysis improving performance J Inherit Metab Dis 22 148... 

In the case of multivariate calibration, an example consists of using KSCN as an internal standard for analysis of serum with mid-IR spectra of dry films [88], In this study, KSCN was added to serum samples, and a small volume of a serum sample was then spread on a glass slide and allowed to dry. The accuracy of this approach suffers from the variation of sample volume and placement, causing nonreproducibility of spectra. Thus, by using a ratio of the spectral measurements to an isolated band for KSCN, the precision of the analysis improved. 

Precision of flow rates from solvent delivery systems Precision in LC analysis Improved sensitivity for trace analysis Recirculation of mobile phase UV and EC detection Baseline drift Rl detection Conductivity detection Summary... 

The use of GC-MS in dmg analysis is limited to dmgs of appropriate thermal stability and volatility. Although use of HPLC-MS has decreased the importance of GC-MS in pharmaceutical analysis, improvements in the analytical process (e.g., introduction of high selectivity MS detectors) has meant that GC-MS remains an important method for analysis of dmg impurities [71-74]. 

It was recognized that the levels of precision and reproducibility adequate in IGC studies of homopolymers were inadequate for a successful study of blend systems. A column-to-column reproducibility of 1% was deemed necessary for this purpose. This is because the quantity of interest in the case of blends is the difference between the retentions of the blend column and the homopolymer columns, which is usually less than 10% of the observed retention for any of the individual columns. Thus, a number of experimental and data analysis improvements has been introduced to the technique, which have boosted the reproducibility of the data considerably. 

SIR Selective mass filter N/A Not required Quantitative analysis Improved detection limit for a target ion. No mass spectrum obtained. Single- or triple-quadrupole... 

Bostwick DC, Wheeler TM, Blute M, et al. Optimized microvessel density analysis improves prediction of cancer stage from prostate needle biopsies. Urology. 1996 48 47. 

Bergman, T., et al. (2001). Chemical C-terminal Protein Sequence Analysis Improved Sensitivity, Length of Degradation, Proline Passage, and Combination with Edman Degradation, Anal Biochem. 290 74-82. 

As before, allowing a partial dependence on in a multiple linear regression analysis improves the correlation only slightly,... 

In Chapter 1 is presented a review of the instrumental requirements for the study of ion/ion reactions. Particular emphasis is given to the use of an electrodynamic ion trap for the study of multiply-protonated peptide molecules with anions. The trapped ions assume characteristic sets of m/z-dependent frequencies of motion in the oscillating quadrupole field of the ion trap, which allows ready manipulation of ions for ion isolation and activation, both of which are common elements in a tandem mass spectrometric experiment. The tandem-in-time nature of the ion trap MS" experiment provides well-defined conditions for ion/ion reactions and permits determination of ion genealogy. A bath gas, such as helium at ca 1 mTorr, intended originally to cool the ions to the center of the trap so as to enhance both sensitivity and mass resolution upon mass analysis, improves ion/ion reaction efficiencies by maximizing the spatial overlap and minimizing the translational energies of the two ion clouds. 

The myriad technical advances in our understanding of hazards and risk evaluation, improvements in chemical analysis, improvements in miniaturization and automation of laboratory operations, and the availability of vastly improved safety equipment, atmosphere-monitoring devices, and personal protective equipment and... 

Although the theoretical models noted above attempt to satisfy well-established physical principles, in practice most NIR workers start the calibration equation development process with the orthodox logio 1/R or logiol/T spectra. Although calibrations have been generated using the draw log reciprocal data, it has been found in most cases that some form or forms of mathematical data treatment prior to regression analysis improves a calibration substantially. 

RP HPLC has proved to be the method of choice for the separation of a variety of flavonoids in different samples. The phenolic nature of these compounds requires the use of acidic mobile phases for satisfactory separation and peak shapes, whereas the detection is usually carried out with photodiode array detectors which are also very helpful for their identification of the characteristic absorption spectra of the flavonoids. In the last decade, mass spectrometers connected to HPLC systems introduced a greater selectivity and sensitivity in flavonoid analysis. Improving the characteristics of the stationary phases and developing more sophisticated instruments as well as devices for more efficient and faster sample preparation are the challenges for all modem analysts. Discovering... 

As with all methods for quantitative analysis, improvements in signal-to-noise ratios are desirable as a means of increasing sensitivities and decreasing limits of detection. Developments... 

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