Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty
Price: $595.00
Prerequisites
Required: This is a mathematics-based course. Familiarity with basic MATH functions and understanding the order of math operations (PEMDAS) in spreadsheets is very important.
Suggested:
- While having an algebra and fundamental (basic) statistics background is not required, familiarity is beneficial, especially when defining and manipulating the equation for the measurement method.
- Courses offered by contract only to provide a fundamental understanding of Excel and statistics
Equipment Needed
The participant will need to bring a laptop computer (PC or MAC) with Microsoft Excel or equivalent (can use Google Sheets).
Target Attendees
This workshop is intended for participants who (a) desire to understand what they are looking at when they read a measurement uncertainty budget, or (b) eventually want to create, edit, and improve measurement uncertainty budgets to support accreditation and improve the quality of measurement results.
Directors, Managers, and Supervisors – GOAL: Read a measurement uncertainty budget and understand the result
Metrologists, Engineers, Scientists, Calibration Technicians, and Laboratory Technicians – GOAL: Build a simple uncertainty budget that meets ISO and accreditation requirements
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the workshop, participants will be able to, using a provided Excel workbook and instructor- or class-chosen measurement method:
- Define and explain key terms and apply their concepts
- Explain the importance of measurement uncertainty and how it impacts customer confidence and the company’s “bottom line”
- Describe and illustrate the seven(7)-step process for evaluating measurement uncertainty
- Identify the components of an ISO-compliant uncertainty budget and describe their functions
- Identify, compare, contrast, and correctly apply the different probability distributions in a measurement uncertainty budget
- Apply Excel tools, functions, and techniques learned throughout the course
- Identify and utilize supplemental tools for determining Type ‘A’ measurement uncertainty (repeatability and reproducibility)
- Complete a simple measurement uncertainty budget given a measurement scenario and key contributors, and
- Identify sources for improving the measurement process and performing calibration interval analysis
CEUs Awarded
0.7 CEUs Awarded* (7 active training hours, 8 hours total)
* A2LA WorkPlace Training is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.
Presentation Style
Lecture, discussion, and classroom exercises.
Reference
JCGM 100:2008 – “Evaluation of measurement data – Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (GUM)”
NIST Tech Note 1297 – “Guidelines for Evaluating and Expressing the Uncertainty on NIST Measurement Results”
JCGM 200:2012 – “International Vocabulary of Metrology – Basic and general concepts and associated terms (VIM)”
ILAC P14:09/2029 – “ILAC Policy for Measurement Uncertainty in Calibration”
ILAC G17:01/2021 – “ILAC Guidelines for Measurement Uncertainty in Testing”
Engineering Statistics – “NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods”
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – “Conformity Assessment – General Requirements for the competence of testing and Calibration Laboratories”
Training Dates
March 4 – 5, 2025
Virtual Class
1pm - 5pm EST
May 20 – 21, 2025
Virtual Class
1pm - 5pm EST
July 15, 2025
Residence Inn Dallas Las Colinas, 950 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038
8am - 5pm
September 9 – 10, 2025
Virtual Class
1pm - 5pm EST
November 10, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Detriot Livonia, 17200 N Laurel Park Dr, Livonia, MI 48152
8am - 5pm