Reference method

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010076",
  "term": "Reference method",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An analytical procedure of established and demonstrated accuracy for a specific measurement purpose. It is thoroughly investigated and its results are considered to be sufficiently close to the true value for the intended application. A reference method is used to assess the accuracy of other methods and is distinct from a definitive method, which has the highest accuracy and is based on first principles.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "definitive method",
    "reference material"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1699. 'Nomenclature in evaluation of analytical methods including detection and quantification capabilities (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1702 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567101699)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reference-method/"
}