Multiple Choice
What is the common approach for determining the accuracy of a method or instrument?
A) Compare the results from several dozen samples obtained by the method under evaluation with the results obtained by an established reference method.
B) Create a standard curve from the results of several dozen samples and compare all future test results to the standard curve.
C) Test several dozen samples, average the results, and compare the average to the referent values suggested by the manufacturer.
D) All of the above
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