probable error

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These differences are very small; an elaborate investigation of all sources of error shows that the probable error of a base line in India is on the average �2.8 μ.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

When the rainfall of three seasons is taken into account the coefficient rises to +0.570, or 8.7 times the probable error, while with four years of rainfall the coefficient begins to fall off.

From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Huntington, Ellsworth

The time-lapse due to distance had a presumed correction and there was a considerable probable error in the speed of translation of the ship during overdrive.

From Talents, Incorporated by Leinster, Murray

"Two-sevenths of our force, with a probable error of one in seven," replied the younger Vorkul.

From Spacehounds of IPC by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)

On an approximate method of computing probable error.

From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled