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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Measurement Science

Background:

  • Calibration curves are fundamental in quantitative analysis and various measurement processes.
  • Assessing the precision and accuracy of fitted calibration curves is crucial for reliable data interpretation.
  • Existing methods for evaluating calibration curve performance can be time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present an efficient iterative method for validating calibration curve performance.
  • To ensure that the determined precision and accuracy meet pre-defined statistical criteria.
  • To confirm the validity of the nominal confidence interval probability of coverage.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed method involves partitioning experimental data into distinct training and testing sets.
  • An iterative process is employed to assess the performance of the calibration curve using the test set.
  • The core of the validation lies in checking if a pre-chosen nominal confidence interval probability of coverage is met.

Main Results:

  • The iterative checking of the test group confirms whether the desired confidence interval coverage is achieved.
  • Successful validation demonstrates that the nominal probability level remains valid for the completed calibration experiment.
  • This approach provides timely assurance of the calibration curve's statistical reliability.

Conclusions:

  • The presented iterative data-splitting method offers an efficient way to validate calibration curve accuracy and precision.
  • This technique ensures that the confidence interval probability of coverage is maintained at the nominal level.
  • The method provides users with timely and reliable information about the performance of their calibration curves.