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Learning objectives
Outliers in validation
Spotting fake smiles
Free training resources
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This month Lab Tech Guy is applying his words of wisdom to HPLC wash solvents. Also we have: the next instalment in the series on implementing in-house training, this time advice on setting learning objectives; suggestions on how to deal with outliers in method validation; an fun test to see if you can spot a fake smile; the free training resource area on the MTS website following a recent makeover of the site; and news of another winner of an iPod Shuffle for a contribution to Analyse This.
If you have a question for Lab Tech Guy, a tip for the Peak Solutions column, a topic for Analytical Chemistry Revision Notes or anything else you would like to share, then send it to me. Any item published wins the writer an iPod Shuffle.
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July 2009
Lab Tech Guy on HPLC wash solvents
Lab Tech Guy sorts out any confusion regarding seal wash and needle wash for HPLC systems, and provides solvent composition suggestions for each.
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Learning objectives:
Jargon or a trainer's best friend?
Continuing our series on in-house laboratory training, this time we look at learning objectives, are they just jargon used by training managers, or are they actually the essential lynch-pin for setting up and delivering in-house training programmes?
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What to do with outliers in method validation?
Unfortunately we occasionally experience outliers during analysis and this is particularly difficult to deal with when performing analytical method validation. This article describes one approach for dealing with outliers, namely Dixon's Q test.
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Can you spot a fake smile?
If you have ever delivered training then you will know how difficult it can be to ensure that everyone is satisfied with the content, progress and delivery of the training. This interesting test provided by the BBC website investigates your ability to differentiate between a fake and genuine smile. Have a go and see how well you can spot a fake smile.
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Free training resources in MTS makeover
The MTS website has had a makeover! The newly designed layout aims to make the site more user-friendly. 
A new addition to the website is a free training resources area where new resources will be posted regularly, including all back issues of Analyse This.
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And the winner is...
Congratulations to Virender from Bangalore in India who has won an iPod Shuffle for submitting this month's question for Ask Lab Tech Guy.
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