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Fitting a variance function

Plot a precision profile to observe the performance over the entire measuring interval.

You must have already completed the task:
  • Estimating the precision of a measurement system
  1. Activate the analysis report worksheet.
  2. On the Analyse-it ribbon tab, in the MSA group, click Profile.
    The analysis task pane Precision Profile panel opens.
  3. Select the Fit variance function check box.
  4. In the Model drop-down list, select the variance function.
  5. Optional: To estimate the limit of quantitation using functional sensitivity, select the Predict X given CV check box, and then in the edit box, type the CV as a percentage (for example 20%).
  6. Click Recalculate.
Related concepts
Variance function
Precision profile plot
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