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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Report results
   • Use charts, tables and graphs to present results in the required format
   • Verify that entry of data and results are correct
   • Prepare reports and records in a format and style consistent with their intended use and workplace guidelines
   • Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines
2. Perform scientific calculations
   • Ensure raw data are consistent with expectations and reasonable ranges
3. Calculate scientific quantities involving algebraic, power, exponential and/or logarithmic functions
4. Ensure calculated quantities are consistent with estimations
5. Present results using the appropriate units, uncertainties and number of significant figures
6. Analyse trends and relationships in data
   • Determine linear and non-linear relationships between sets of data
7. Prepare and analyse control charts to determine if a process is in control
8. Identify possible causes for out-of-control condition
9. Follow workplace procedures to return process to in-control operation
10. Determine variation and/or uncertainty in data distributions
    • Organise raw data into appropriate frequency distributions
11. Calculate means, medians, modes, ranges and standard deviations for ungrouped and grouped data
12. Interpret frequency distributions to determine the characteristics of the sample or population
13. Calculate standard deviations and confidence limits for means and replicates
14. Estimate the uncertainty in measurements using statistical analysis
15. Determine data acceptability using statistical tests and workplace procedures
16. Check for aberrant results
    • Identify results that cannot be reconciled with sample, sample documentation, testing procedures and/or expected outcomes
17. Determine appropriate actions in consultation with supervisor
    • Use charts, tables and graphs to present results in the required format
18. Verify that entry of data and results are correct
19. Prepare reports and records in a format and style consistent with their intended use and workplace guidelines
20. Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines