This one-day course demonstrates the statistical tools used in Data Quality Assessment (DQA).  The emphasis of the course is on the practical use of statistical concepts and methods to evaluate data. The general concepts of the 5 step DQA Process will be assumed. The course is intended for managers or analysts that have an interest in how statistical tests are performed and what to be aware of when drawing conclusions.

Audience: Managers, Data Analysts, Data Reviewers, and those who prepare and/or review reports containing statistical analysis of data.

Prerequisites: None

Fees: Free.  *Washington State Department of Ecology Employees are responsible for a small fee and should contact Charlene Witczak in Employee Services at 360-407-6983.*

Instructors: John Warren, U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Information, Quality Staff and Kelly Black, Neptune and Co., Denver CO.

Registration: You may register for either parts or both.  *Washington State Department of Ecology Employees must register thru Charlene Witczak in Employee Services at 360-407-6983.*

Schedule:
08:30 Introduction & Outline
08:45 DQA and Estimation
09:15 Class Exercise - Estimation
09:45 Break
10:00 DQA and Decision Making
11:15 Class Exercise - Decision Making

12:00 Lunch

01:00 What Does that Statistical Term Mean?
01:45 Statistical Topics I: Outliers, Number of Samples, Below Detection Limits
02:45 Break
03:00 Class Exercise  Data Below Detection Limits
03:30 Statistical Topics II: Composite Samples
04:00 Conclusions

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Olympia, WA Event Details   December 14, 2005 - December 14, 2005