Introduction to the Theory of Error |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
EXPERIMENTAL ERROR IN A MEASURED QUANTITY | 8 |
F Probability | 15 |
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According to Eq average value calculated calibration Chauvenet's criterion column computed quantity computed value constant contribution counting rate derivative determined directly measured quantities dxn)² equal to zero equations error curve evaluating the error example experiment experimental errors expressed 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 Nucleonics 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 THEORY OF ERROR tion total error total number variable vernier caliper W₂ white ball wire дх მყ