Uncertainty of Measurement

For whom: Staff performing measurements and calibrations.

We will present the participants the metrological concept of uncertainty of measurement and its relevance in decision making will be highlighted. We will visit with the participants various approaches for the estimation of the uncertainty if measurements.

The lectures in this course include step-by-step examples of estimating the uncertainty of measurement. The major part of our course consists of practical exercises at various degrees of complexity.

Contents:

• Basic principles of the Guide for Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement
• The pragmatic Top-down approach
• Monte-Carlo techniques
• Kragten spreadsheet approach
• Use of uncertainty for rounding-off
• Interpreting uncertainty statements in certificates and literature

Duration: 3 days

Group size: 15-20