Applied Measurement Uncertainty for Testing Laboratories
This workshop provides guidance for testing laboratories in estimating the measurement uncertainty for the test methods on their Scope of Accreditation. While calibration measurement uncertainty budgets have become fairly standardized for most parameters, this is not so for test methods. There are thousands of different test methods and uncertainty budgets for one method may not be appropriate for another. This workshop teaches the use of several tools and techniques that a lab may apply in their testing environment. The tools are generic in nature such that they may be applied to various testing laboratories.
COURSE CONTENT:
- Metrology Terminology and Definitions
- Requirements for Metrological Traceability
- Statistical Applications using Microsoft Excel
- The Uncertainty Estimation Process
- Repeatability and Reproducibility Methods
- Development of the Test Uncertainty Budget
- Understanding and Reporting Measurement Uncertainty in Test Reports
PREREQUISITE:
Knowledge of Excel spreadsheet use.
Basic math and statistics.
TARGET ATTENDEES:
Laboratory technical managers and test technicians.
EXAMS:
There is no exam for this course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, attendees will be able to:
- Define the contributors for testing laboratory uncertainty estimation;
- Determine how contributors are considered for inclusion in the uncertainty budget; and
- Build a Test Measurement Uncertainty Budget.
CEUs AWARDED:
1.2 CEUs Awarded*
PRESENTATION STYLE:
Lecture, discussion, and group exercises.
Hands-on exercises using Microsoft Excel provide a practical approach that enables the attendees to apply the methods in their particular testing application during and after the workshop. Several Excel templates and tools are provided for the attendees to implement.
Please bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel or compatible spreadsheet loaded in the computer for a truly interactive workshop.
REFERENCE:
ISO Guide 98-3:2008