analytical protocol

Question 1

first and second step (analytical protocol)

Answer 1

Defining the problem and choice of method : 
nature of analyte
quantitative/qualitative? 
probe/test
anticipate response

Question 2

third step (analytical protocol)

Answer 2

sampling: 
sample size (analyse conc and response)
temporal variations
spatial variations

Question 3

fourth step (analytical protocol)

Answer 3

preliminary sample treatment, consider: 
weight/volume
drying
crushing
digestions - rocks
homogeneity - mixing

Question 4

step five(analytical protocol)

Answer 4

Separation and isolation

precipitation, solvent extraction and chromatography

Question 5

step six(analytical protocol)

Answer 5

Final measurement

Calibration curve = quantitative

Question 6

step seven (analytical protocol)

Answer 6

Method validation

use of standards for meaningful results

Question 7

step eight (analytical protocol)

Answer 7

assessment of results

statistical methods