Air pollution and freshwater ecosystems : sampling, analysis, and quality assurance /: sampling, analysis, and quality assurance. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Timothy J. Sullivan, Alan T. Herlihy, and James R. Webb.
• Authors: Sullivan, Timothy J (Timothy Joseph), 1950-; Herlihy, Alan T, 1958-
• Editors: Webb, James R, 1948-
• Contents: Purpose and Study Design; Background 1; Study Design; References; ; Water Chemistry Field Sampling; Background; Where, What, and When to Sample; Field Methods; References; ; Laboratory Analyses; Introduction; Laboratory Preparation Prior to Sample Analysis; Chemical Analysis; ; Quality Assurance/Quality Control; Introduction; Attributes of Data Quality; QA/QC Sample Types; Field QA; Reporting QA Data; Laboratory Audits and Certification; Data Entry; Summary; References; ; Data Analysis; Background and Objectives; Evaluation of Data Quality; Apply Procedures to Prepare Raw Data for Graphical and Statistical Analysis; Conduct Exploratory Analyses; Conduct, If Needed, Statistical Analyses; Summary and Conclusions; References; ; Field Sampling for Aquatic Biota; Background; Aquatic Invertebrate Study Design; Site Selection; Pretrip Preparation; Collection Procedures; Sample Processing, Preservation, and Handling; Documentation and Tracking; Laboratory Analysis of Biological Samples; Quality Assurance; Interpretation; References; ; Transition Plan; Background; Transition Steps5; Decision of Whether to Change Protocols; ; Appendix A: Protocols, Guidance Documents, and MethodsManuals Reviewed; Appendix B: Basic Standard Operating Procedures forStream Field-Sampling Activities; Appendix C: Basic Standard Operating Procedures for Lake Field-Sampling Activities; Appendix D: Data Entry Forms and Labels for Field-Sampling Activities
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 628.161; Water quality -- Measurement -- Technique; Air -- Pollution -- Environmental aspects -- Measurement -- Technique; Freshwater ecology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482227147
• Related ISBNs: 9781482227130
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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