Lab glossary
Precision
How close repeated measurements of the same sample are to each other, usually expressed as %RSD. Studied as repeatability (same conditions), intermediate precision (different days, analysts or instruments in one lab) and reproducibility (between labs).
- Also: repeatability
- Also: intermediate precision
- Also: reproducibility
Where you will meet this term
- InstrumentAnalytical balance
- InstrumentKarl Fischer Titrator (Volumetric)
- InstrumentHigh-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC)
- InstrumentMicrobalance
- InstrumentMoisture Analyser (Halogen / IR LOD Balance)
- InstrumentMicropipette (Piston-Operated Pipette)
- Test methodWater Content by Karl Fischer Titration (Volumetric)
- Test methodAssay of an Acidic API by Potentiometric Titration (Ibuprofen, illustrative)
- CalibrationHPLC: Injector precision & linearity