摘要: In analytical chemistry, calibration is the procedure that relates instrumental measurements to an analyte of interest. Typically, are obtained from specimens in which amount (or level) has been determined by some independent and inherently accurate assay (e.g., wet chemistry). Together, results assays used construct a model level measurements. The advent high-speed digital computers greatly increased data acquisition analysis capabilities provided chemist with opportunities use many - perhaps hundreds for calibrating instrument absorbances at multiple wave-lengths). To take advantage this technology, however, new methods (i.e., multivariate methods) were needed analyzing modeling experimental data. purpose report introduce several evolving present important issues regarding their use. 30 refs., 7 figs.