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FACTEUR CORRECTION [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Algebra
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

A numerical factor by which the uncorrected result of a measurement is multiplied to compensate for systematic error.

OBS

Since the systematic error cannot be known perfectly, the correction cannot be complete.

OBS

correction factor: term and definition standardized by ISO in 2014.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Algèbre
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Facteur numérique par lequel le résultat non corrigé d’une mesure est multiplié pour compenser l’erreur systématique.

OBS

Étant donné que l'erreur systématique ne peut pas être connue parfaitement, la correction ne peut pas être complète.

OBS

facteur de correction : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR en 1984; terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 2014.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Álgebra
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
DEF

Cantidad por la que hay que multiplicar las lecturas efectuadas en un instrumento para obtener los valores de magnitud que trata de medir.

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Record 2 2003-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Encuestas estadísticas
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