Random Error

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Random Error

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Errors that are not systematic, are not erratic, and are not mistakes. </dd>
Such random errors are caused by disturbed elements in the measuring instrument and usually are of an approximately normal or Gaussian distribution. Such random errors are sometimes called short-period errors. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use