At the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Outline the needs for estimating uncertainty in routine measurements

2. Identify sources of uncertainty in chemical analysis

3. Explain that measurement uncertainty is an estimation based on statistical analysis

4. List common approaches for measurement uncertainty estimation

5. Explain the concepts of “Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty of Measurement – ISO/IEC Guide 98” (GUM approach or bottom-up approach) incorporating the requirements of the ISO 5725

6. Explain the concepts of top-down approach

Mode of Assessment

Term Tests / Quizzes / Assignments – measure participants’ understanding of key concepts and application of concepts learnt for each topic

Level

Intermediate

Certification

Participants will receive an electronic Certificate of Completion issued by Temasek Polytechnic upon completion of each MLC.