Analytical chemists must use a range of statistical tools in their treatment of experimental data to obtain reliable results, and this book is designed to help them negotiate the daunting specialist terminology and symbols. Prepared in conjunction with the Department of Trade and Industry's Valid Analytical Measurement (VAM) programme, this volume covers the basic statistics needed in the laboratory. It describes the statistical procedures that are most likely to be required including summary and descriptive statistics, calibration, outlier testing, analysis of variance and basic quality control procedures. To improve understanding, many examples provide the user with material for consolidation and practice. Used Good. 2nd Edition. Some signs of wear to the cover and spine, including some frayed edges, although there is no significant damage. The pages are generally clean and in good condition, inside and outside, but there are some minor stains on the top and bottom edges. However, t