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This efficient statistical test requires the minimum data collection and analysis for the comparison of two methods. The experimental design for data collection has been shown graphically in Chapter 35 (Figure 35-2), with the numerical data for this test given in Table 38-1. Two methods are used to analyze two different samples, with approximately five replicate measurements per sample as shown graphically in the previously mentioned figure. 

Indeterminate errors arise from the unpredictable minor inaccuracies of the individual manipulations in a procedure. A degree of uncertainty is introduced into the result which can be assessed only by statistical tests. The deviations of a number of measurements from the mean of the measurements should show a symmetrical or Gaussian distribution about that mean. Figure 2.2 represents this graphically and is known as a normal error curve. The general equation for such a curve is... 

Dependencies may be detected using statistical tests and graphical analysis. Scatter plots may be particularly helpful. Some software for statistical graphics will plot scatter plots for all pairs of variables in a data set in the form of a scatter-plot matrix. For tests of independence, nonparametric tests such as Kendall s x are available, as well as tests based on the normal distribution. However, with limited data, there will be low power for tests of independence, so an assumption of independence should be scientifically plausible. 

The linearity of (a part of) the range should be evaluated to check the appropriateness of the straight-line model. This can be achieved by a graphical evaluation of the residual plots or by using statistical tests. It is strongly recommended to use the residual plots in addition to the statistical tests. Mostly, the lack-of-fit test and Mandel s fitting test are used to evaluate the linearity of the regression line [8, 10]. The ISO 8466 describes in detail the statistical evaluation of the linear calibration function [11]. 

Significant effects, i.e. effects that are significantly larger than could be due to experimental variability, can be identified by means of both graphical and statistical methods. The graphical method that is used most often is the normal probability plot explained in the preceding section (Fig. 6.9). The statistical tests are often based on a /-test, where the test statistic can be written as... 

After an extensive analysis, Roberts concluded that most of the programs provided useful and comparable LC50 estimates. The exception to this was the UG-PROBIT. The commercially available packages in SAS and SPSSx had the advantages of graphical output and a method for dealing with control mortality. DULUTH-TOX and ASTM-TOX incorporated statistical tests to examine the data to assure that the assumptions of the probit calculations were met. 

Detection of aberrant (outlier) or suspected values The Grubbs test is the statistical test used to identify if there are some aberrant (outlier) or suspected values, the risk taken is also 5% (Feinberg, 2001). Aberrant or suspected values can also be checked graphically through Box and Whiskers plots. 

Table 2.3-2 summarizes the main parameters and model estimates for two dynamic experiments (No. 1 and No. 2) and one static experiment (No. 3). It should be emphasized that the discrimination between the two models was based not only on graphic comparisons - which of course is absolutely necessary - but also on the output of statistical tests. These two different ways of discriminating among models are briefly reviewed below. 

Woronow A., 1990, Methods for quantifying, statistically testing and graphically displaying shifts in compositional abundances across data suites. Comput. Ceosci., 16, 1209-1233. 

Chemical mixture experiments have distinct characteristics that can preclude the use of traditional statistical analysis techniques. Mixture experimentation often poses unique exploratory questions that can be answered efficiently and economically with non-traditional statistical techniques. General statistical guidelines stress the importance of design, preliminary studies, action levels of variables, graphics, and appropriate statistical testing. Fractional ctorial and Simplex designs are just two of many statistical tools that are useful for analyses of mixture experiments. 

R R-project A ficeware product for statistical calculation and graphics creation. R provides a wide range of tools (linear and nonlinear modeling, classical statistical tests, consistent analysis, classification, clustering) http //www.r-project.org/... 

The matrix G(Nf,Np) exemplified by Figure 6 provides the basis for a variety of univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical tests and graphical display facibties which are all contained within the GSTAT program. The most important of these will be exemplified briefly in the following sections. 

Eor data evaluation of at least three replicates of a forward and three replicates of a reverse experiment it is also possible to use a t-test to search for proteins which behave differently in the two groups. A graphical overview of such a statistical test will be given by a Vulcano-pot. 

An analysis is conducted of the predicted values for each team member s factorial table to determine the main effects and interactions that would result if the predicted values were real data The interpretations of main effects and interactions in this setting are explained in simple computational terms by the statistician In addition, each team member s results are represented in the form of a hierarchical tree so that further relationships among the test variables and the dependent variable can be graphically Illustrated The team statistician then discusses the statistical analysis and the hierarchical tree representation with each team scientist ... 

In this chapter as a continuation of Chapters 58 and 59 [1, 2], the confidence limits for the correlation coefficient are calculated for a user-selected confidence level. The user selects the test correlation coefficient, the number of samples in the calibration set, and the confidence level. A MathCad Worksheet ( MathSoft Engineering Education, Inc., 101 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142-1521) is used to calculate the z-statistic for the lower and upper limits and computes the appropriate correlation for the z-statistic. The upper and lower confidence limits are displayed. The Worksheet also contains the tabular calculations for any set of correlation coefficients (given as p). A graphic showing the general case entered for the table is also displayed. 

However, the graphical approach is not appropriate for finding the absolute accuracy between more than two properties. The well-established statistical technique of regression analysis is more pertinent to determining the accuracy of points derived from one property and any number of other properties. There are many instances in which relationships of this sort enable properties to be predicted from other measured properties with as good precision as they can be measured by a single test. It would be possible to examine in this way the relationships between aU the specified properties of a product and to establish certain key properties from which the remainder could be predicted, but that would be a tedious task. 

In references 71 and 72, SST limits are defined based on experience, and the examined responses should fall within these limits. The two papers do not provide much information concerning the robustness test performed. Therefore, it is not evident to comment on the analysis applied, or to suggest alternatives. In reference 73, a graphical analysis of the estimated effects by means of bar plots was performed. In reference 74, a statistical analysis was made in which an estimation of error based on negligible two-factor interaction effects was used to obtain the critical effects between levels [—1,0] and [0,4-1]. 

Before we apply the machineiy of statistics we always should inspect a graphical display of the data. From this we can see many details, which may not be revealed by the significance test ... 

A fitted distribution should be evaluated using graphical methods as well as statistical goodness-of-flt (GoF) tests. Appropriate procedures are available in texts on environmental statistics and risk assessment (e.g., Gilbert 1987 Helsel and Hirsch 1992 Millard and Neerchal 2000). It is suggested that USEPA (1998) be consulted regarding a number of practical considerations. 

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