The measurement error
Example: Measurement error shows difference between observed and true values
Definition
"The measurement error" refers to the difference between the observed value obtained from a measurement and the true or actual value of the quantity being measured. It indicates the degree of inaccuracy or deviation present in data collection during research.
Etymology
The phrase "the measurement error" combines 'measurement,' which comes from the Latin 'mensurare' meaning 'to measure,' and 'error,' derived from the Latin 'error' meaning 'a wandering or mistake.' Together, they describe the concept of an inaccurate or mistaken measurement in scientific and research contexts.
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"The measurement error" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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