Definition

A pollutant-and sample-specific process that extends the evaluation of data beyond method, procedural, or contractual compliance (i.e., data verification) to determine the analytical quality of a specific data set.

Definition and Description

Data validation is a specialized and detailed procedure that goes beyond confirming adherence to methods, procedures, or contractual requirements. Instead, it focuses on assessing the analytical quality of a particular dataset, taking into account the characteristics of the pollutant and the specific sample being examined.