Absolute error

Definition (http://chemistry.about.com/od/workedchemistryproblems/fl/Absolute-Error-and-Relative-Error-Calculation.htm)

Absolute error is a measure of how far 'off' a measurement is from a true value or an indication of the uncertainty in a measurement.

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Approved Date
15-Jan-2015

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