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ERROR PARASITO [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

An error, often gross, which results from an incorrect execution of the measurement. Examples: Errors which result: from an incorrect reading of an indication, from the use of an instrument which has become defective, from incorrect use of an instrument.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Appareils de mesure
DEF

Erreur souvent grossière qui résulte d'une exécution incorrecte du mesurage. Exemple : Erreurs qui résultent : de la lecture fausse d'une indication, de l'usage d'un instrument devenu défectueux, du mauvais emploi d'un instrument.

OBS

erreur parasite : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Instrumentos de medida
DEF

Error, generalmente grosero, que resulta de una ejecución incorrecta de una medida. Puede eliminarse repitiendo la medida, cambiando de operador, de instrumento o de ambos.

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