Trend Evaluation. Quality Control

COURSE PROGRAM

1. Introduction to Test Quality Evaluation
2. Statistical Concepts
3. Internal Quality Control Activities and Techniques
4. Trend Analysis Techniques
   • • Techniques Evaluating Variability
     • Trend Evaluation of Variability Techniques
     • Trend Evaluation in Reference Material Analysis
5. Control Charts
   • • Requirements
     • Results Interpretation
6. Characteristics for Microbiological Tests
7. Proficiency Testing
   • • Calculation and Interpretation of the z-score
     • Trend Evaluation Based on the z-score
     • Use of the Compatibility Index
8. Practical Examples