Introduction to the Theory of Error

According to Eq assumed average value calculated calibration Chauvenet's criterion column computed quantity computed value constant contribution counting rate derivative determined directly measured quantities equal to zero equations error curve evaluating the error example experiment experimental errors expressed form of Eq formula fractional average deviation fractional standard deviation gm wt gm-cm² Hooke's Law independent errors individual values instruments involves large number maximum measured values method moment of inertia nonindependent errors NUCLEAR PHYSICS number of counts number of measurements number of values observed obtained particles Poisson distribution precision index probable error probable value procedure radioactive decay reference to Eq rejected result Section VI-B significant figures slide rule special rules square root statistical fluctuations statistically independent sum of squares systematic errors Table XI tion total error total number variable vernier caliper white ball wire Әх მყ