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Based on Bayesian statistics, characteristic limits such as decision threshold, detection limit and confidence limits can be calculated taking into account all sources of experimental uncertainties. This approach separates the complete evaluation of a measurement according to the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement from the determination of the characteristic limits. Using the principle of maximum entropy the characteristic limits are determined from the complete standard uncertainty of the measurand.
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Michel, R. Quality Assurance of Nuclear Analytical Techniques Based on Bayesian Characteristic Limits. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 245, 137–144 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006781331116
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