measurement error definition

measurement error

Difference between the actual value of a quantity and the value obtained by a measurement. Repeating the measurement will improve (reduce) the random error (caused by the accuracy limit of the measuring instrument) but not the systemic error (caused by incorrect calibration of the measuring instrument).

measurement error is in the Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subject.

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