Question #27b00
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Oct 14, 2017
This would be called a random error.
Explanation:
Random errors tend to be off in both directions from the true value, (as compared to systematic errors).
Within the measuring accuracy of the measuring device small abberations can take place, e.g. by not placing the device exactly how it should be, or in the estimation of the smallest unit.
Usually the average (mean) of the measured values may be taken as a good approximation, unless some measurements a way off. Usually a greater number of measurements are taken and the highest and lowest are discarded before taking the mean.
