title: The performance-characteristics of analytical methods-I.
abstract: The ever-increasing volume of analytical literature makes it important to be able to compare unambiguously the advantages and disadvantages of analytical methods. To this end, a set of consistent definitions and methods for determining quantitative performance-characteristics (e.g., precision, sensitivity, bias) is needed. The aim of this series of papers is to review the definition and determination of such parameters, and to suggest criteria for general use. This first paper discusses the general problem, considers those general aspects of analytical methods that are important, and establishes the performance-characteristics to be considered in detail.
authors.affiliation: Central Electricity Research Laboratories, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, U.K.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Wilson