em. O. Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Wolfhard Wegscheider (Montanuniversity Leoben) will be holding a talk on “Measurement Uncertainty in Chemistry and Biology: Concepts and Developments” on May 10, 2022 at 5.15 pm (online via Webex).
The Austrian Chemical Society (GOECH) und the Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology cordially invite all listeners!

Abstract:
Measurement uncertainty is an interval around a result that describes the dispersion of the quantity value associated with the particular measurement. As such, it must encompass all the effects on dispersion, also those not accessible by a standard deviation.The concept evolves from the firm definition of the measurand, the quantity intended to be measured. Particularly complex measurements common in biology may suffer from a lack of sound understanding of the measurand. In these situations one is frequently confronted with measurands that depend on the particular method of measurement.A step-wise approach to the estimation of measurement uncertainty will be outlined in the talk.Current developments for measurements with (very) large uncertainty and for qualitative results will be highlighted, along with international approaches at the “Consultative Committee on Chemistry and Biology, CCQM” of the Bureau International des Poids and Mesures linking everyday measurements to higher order standard.

Webex-Meeting details:
Meeting number (access code): 2734 681 9670
Meeting password: 2tgMSgixy37