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'''Analysis''' is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it. The technique has been applied in the study of mathematics and logic since before Aristotle (384–322 B.C.), though ''analysis'' as a formal concept is a relatively recent development.<ref name="StanEnc">{{cite web |url=http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/analysis/ |title=Analysis |work=The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy |author=Beaney, Michael |publisher=Stanford University Center for the Study of Language and Information |date=07 April 2003 |accessdate=20 May 2014}}</ref> | |||
In the laboratory world, an '''analysis''' is typically one complete sequence of events, from taking a [[Sample|sample]] [[Aliquot|aliquot]] and preparation through to a final measurement, defined as part of one [[Test method|method]].<ref name="SEDD52">{{cite web |url=http://www.epa.gov/fem/seddspec52.htm |title=SEDD Specification 5.2 Resources |author=U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |date=06 July 2011 |accessdate=20 May 2014}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:38, 6 August 2014
Analysis is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it. The technique has been applied in the study of mathematics and logic since before Aristotle (384–322 B.C.), though analysis as a formal concept is a relatively recent development.[1]
In the laboratory world, an analysis is typically one complete sequence of events, from taking a sample aliquot and preparation through to a final measurement, defined as part of one method.[2]
References
- ↑ Beaney, Michael (7 April 2003). "Analysis". The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Stanford University Center for the Study of Language and Information. http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/analysis/. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ↑ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (6 July 2011). "SEDD Specification 5.2 Resources". http://www.epa.gov/fem/seddspec52.htm. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
