Fundamentals of Physical Measurement |
Contents
Units and Standards | 1 |
Measurement Error | 14 |
Dealing with Uncertainties | 25 |
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Common terms and phrases
absolute differences accuracy accurate actual angular base units best value calculation calibration capacitance centimetre CGPM chapter column confidence level conversion factors curve data points data values dead zone DEFINITION density dependent derived units dimensionally consistent distance electrical empirical equation English and Metric example formula gauge gives independent variable indicator instrument International System interpolation kilogram Less Common Units listed log-log graph logarithmic graph magnetic maximum deviation mean measured variable median meter method of absolute mi/h nonlinear ohms plot pointer polar graph precision pressure primary standards procedure propagation of uncertainty random errors range represent resistor result rotation sample scale division semilog sensor set of data shown in figure SI base units SI Derived Units significant digit rule slope square standard deviation straight line Suppose systematic error temperature thermometer torque trials true value uncertainty vernier voltage voltmeter wavelength yield strength