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probable error

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probable error [′präb·ə·bəl ′er·ər]
(statistics)
The error that is exceeded by a variable with a probability of 1/2. Also known as probability deviation.


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To simplify this computation, we will derive an approximate probability of error by solely accounting for the most probable error events in our scenario.
Unlike conventional artillery that can have large probable errors in range, Excalibur consistently has a less than 10-meter CEP which keeps the blast effects limited to the target.
Since "brain death" demands that the condition is irreversible, the probable error lies in the diagnosis.
 
 
 
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