The Lorelia Residual Test a New Outlier Identification Test for Method Comparison Studies

Acknowledgments This thesis would not have been possible without the helpful support, the motivating advises and the constructive guidance of my supervisors Prof. Dr. Geistanger to whom I owe my special gratitude. Moreover, I want to thank the whole department of Biostatistic of Roche Diagnostics Penzberg, as I have never worked in a more friendly and helpful atmosphere. My special thanks go to my wonderful family, who always encouraged and supported me. Finally, I want to thank my friend Peter Gebauer, who helped me to keep my calm.