Uncertainty and Random Error

  1. Graham Currell

Published Online: 20 MAR 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9780470511282.ch2

Book Title

Analytical Techniques in the Sciences: Analytical Instrumentation Performance Characteristics and Quality

Analytical Techniques in the Sciences: Analytical Instrumentation Performance Characteristics and Quality

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How to Cite

Currell, G. (ed) (2007) Uncertainty and Random Error, in Analytical Techniques in the Sciences: Analytical Instrumentation Performance Characteristics and Quality, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470511282.ch2

Editor Information

  1. University of the West of England at Bristol, Bristol, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 MAR 2007
  2. Published Print: 1 JUL 2000

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471999003

Online ISBN: 9780470511282

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Keywords:

  • probability distribution;
  • normal distribution;
  • error propagation;
  • uncertainity expression;
  • powers

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Probability Distribution of Errors

  • Expression of Uncertainty

  • Propagation of Errors — Combined Uncertainty

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