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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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It will compensate for probable error in range ([PE.
For applications in industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and power, manufacturers are demanding more accurate and reliable measurements to improve product quality, process control and efficiency," said Joseph Downey, marketing director for the Foxboro Measurements & Instruments Division of Invensys Process Systems, "Better accuracy reduces Total Probable Error.
Projectile Accuracy using Lightweight Delivery Accuracy to Nonlethal Casing 1 Probable Error (PE) <15 Meters to 1,500 Meters 3.
 
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