Parameter: Q_code

Dataset: 
Parameter: 
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 q_code
Short Description:
 quality code
Official Name:
 Q_code
No Data Value:
Description:
 

quality code; based on a coding system established by data originator; places a confidence level on each sample

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
Q_code
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Description: 

originator assigned quality code Highest confidence level = a (ie. lowest error) Poorest confidence level = c This quality code is determined by a combination of sampling and analytical factors, and is included in the reported error estimate.