Measurement Uncertainty

Overview

Understand Uncertainty. Strengthen Measurement Confidence. Improve Laboratory Results

• This practical training program provides a structured understanding of measurement uncertainty for testing and calibration laboratories.
• The course is designed to help laboratory professionals identify significant sources of uncertainty, evaluate Type A and Type B components, combine uncertainty contributions, determine expanded uncertainty, and prepare a complete measurement uncertainty budget.
• The program combines essential statistical concepts with practical calculations and laboratory-based applications, including the use of Excel for uncertainty calculations.

Delivery Mode: Live Online Training
Instructor-led interactive sessions incorporating:
Practical Exercises • Laboratory-Based Case Studies • Templates • Tools • Checklists

Who Should Attend

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of measurement uncertainty
• Identify significant sources of uncertainty in laboratory measurements
• Evaluate Type A and Type B uncertainty components
• Calculate standard, combined, and expanded uncertainty
• Develop and review a measurement uncertainty budget.
• Report measurement results with appropriate uncertainty and apply practical calculations using Excel.

Course Outline

1. Session 1 – Fundamentals of Measurement Uncertainty

   Introduction to measurement uncertainty, essential statistical concepts, identification of uncertainty sources, and understanding their significance in laboratory measurements.

2. Session 2 – Type A and Type B Evaluation

   Evaluation of uncertainty using Type A and Type B approaches, including statistical data, technical information, certificates, specifications, and other relevant sources.

3. Session 3 – Probability Distributions and Sensitivity Coefficients

   Understanding probability distributions, sensitivity coefficients, and their role in evaluating and combining uncertainty contributions.

4. Session 4 – Combined and Expanded Uncertainty

   Calculation of standard uncertainty, combined uncertainty, expanded uncertainty, and selection of appropriate coverage factors.

5. Session 5 – Uncertainty Budgets and Reporting

   Development of measurement uncertainty budgets, reporting measurement results, and practical uncertainty calculations using Excel.

Assessment

Participant assessment includes: • Attendance and participation • Practical exercises • Laboratory-based case studies • Program assessment Participants who successfully meet the program requirements receive the relevant program certificate.