U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

PUBLICATIONS

NIST/SEMATECH Engineering Statistics Handbook, Chapter 2: Measurement Process Characterization

Published

Author(s)

C M. Croarkin

Abstract

This chapter discusses the collection of data and associated statistical analyses for characterizing repeatability, reproducibility and stability of measurement processes; controlling measurement processes; calibrating artifacts and instruments; and assessing uncertainties related to reported values. It involves several case studies with interactive software for analysis.
Citation
NIST/SEMATECH Engineering Statistics Handbook, Chapter 2: Measurement Process Characterization
Pub Type
Others

Keywords

calibration, gauge studies, measurement control, repeatability, reproducibility, stability, uncertainty

Citation

Croarkin, C. (2003), NIST/SEMATECH Engineering Statistics Handbook, Chapter 2: Measurement Process Characterization, NIST/SEMATECH Engineering Statistics Handbook, Chapter 2: Measurement Process Characterization (Accessed March 20, 2025)

Issues

If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact reflib@nist.gov.

Created June 1, 2003, Updated February 17, 2017