• ISBN13: 9780854041596
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Chemistry
• Publisher: Royal Society of Che
• Publisher Imprint: RSC
• Publication Date: February 16, 2009
• Pages: 300
• Original Price: GBP 132.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 590 grams

This is the first book for atomic spectroscopists to present the basic principles of experimental designs, optimization and multivariate regression. Multivariate regression is a valuable statistical method for handling complex problems (such as spectral and chemical interferences) which arise during atomic spectrometry. However, the technique is underused as most spectroscopists do not have time to study the often complex literature on the subject. This practical introduction uses conceptual explanations and worked examples to give readers a clear understanding of the technique. Mathematics is kept to a minimum but, when required, is kept at a basic level.