Theil-Sen nonparametric regression technique on univariate calibration, inverse regression and detection limits. 2011

Irma Lavagnini, and Denis Badocco, and Paolo Pastore, and Franco Magno
Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy.

This paper reports the combined use of the nonparametric Theil-Sen (TS) regression technique and of the statistics of Lancaster-Quade (LQ) concerning the linear regression parameters to solve typical analytical problems, like method comparison, calculation of the uncertainty in the inverse regression, determination of the detection limit. The results of this new approach are compared to those obtained with appropriate reference methods, using simulated and real data sets. The nonparametric Theil-Sen regression technique appears a new robust tool for the problems considered because it is free from restrictive statistical constraints, avoids searching for the error nature on x and y, which may require long analysis times, and it is easy to use. The only drawback is that the intrinsic nature of the method may lead to a possible enlargement of the uncertainty interval of the discriminated concentration and to the determination of larger detection limits than those obtainable with the commonly used, less robust, regression techniques.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D012044 Regression Analysis Procedures for finding the mathematical function which best describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In linear regression (see LINEAR MODELS) the relationship is constrained to be a straight line and LEAST-SQUARES ANALYSIS is used to determine the best fit. In logistic regression (see LOGISTIC MODELS) the dependent variable is qualitative rather than continuously variable and LIKELIHOOD FUNCTIONS are used to find the best relationship. In multiple regression, the dependent variable is considered to depend on more than a single independent variable. Regression Diagnostics,Statistical Regression,Analysis, Regression,Analyses, Regression,Diagnostics, Regression,Regression Analyses,Regression, Statistical,Regressions, Statistical,Statistical Regressions
D002138 Calibration Determination, by measurement or comparison with a standard, of the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other measuring instrument; or determination of the settings of a control device that correspond to particular values of voltage, current, frequency or other output. Calibrations
D002623 Chemistry Techniques, Analytical Methodologies used for the isolation, identification, detection, and quantitation of chemical substances. Analytical Chemistry Techniques,Analytical Chemistry Methods,Analytical Chemistry Method,Analytical Chemistry Technique,Chemistry Method, Analytical,Chemistry Methods, Analytical,Chemistry Technique, Analytical,Method, Analytical Chemistry,Methods, Analytical Chemistry,Technique, Analytical Chemistry,Techniques, Analytical Chemistry
D057230 Limit of Detection Concentration or quantity that is derived from the smallest measure that can be detected with reasonable certainty for a given analytical procedure. Limits of Detection,Detection Limit,Detection Limits
D035501 Uncertainty The condition in which reasonable knowledge regarding risks, benefits, or the future is not available.

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