Statistical Methods for Detection and Quantification of Environmental Contamination

Introduction.

DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION IN THE LABORATORY.

Conceptual Foundations.

Statistical Foundations and Review.

Calibration-Based Regression Models.

Single-Concentration-Based Detection Limit Methods.

Single-Concentration-Based Quantification Limit Methods.

Calibration-Based Detection Limit Methods.

Calibration-Based Quantification Limit Methods.

Significant Digits.

Experimental Design of Detection and Quantification Limit Studies and Related Studies.

Between-Laboratory Detection and Quantification Limit Estimators.

DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION IN THE FIELD.

Comparison of a Single Measurement to a Regulatory Standard.

Censored Data.

Testing Distributional Assumptions.

Testing for Outliers.

Detecting Trend.

Detection Monitoring.

Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Overview.

Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Comparison to a Standard.

Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Comparison to Background.

Assessment and Corrective Action Monitoring: Case Studies.

Review of Available Computer Software.

Summary.

Appendix: Land's Tables.

Glossary of Measurement Terminology.

Mathematical Symbols.

Web References.

Annotated Bibliography.

Index.