Systematic Error Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Systematic Error (SE) is:

\[ SE = MV - TV \]

Where:

\( SE \) is the systematic error.
\( MV \) is the measured value.
\( TV \) is the true value.

What is Systematic Error?

Systematic error is a consistent, repeatable error associated with faulty equipment or a flawed experiment design. Unlike random errors, which are caused by unpredictable statistical fluctuations, systematic errors affect the accuracy of a measurement and can often be identified and corrected. Understanding and minimizing systematic errors is crucial for improving the reliability of experimental results.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Measured Value (MV): 105
True Value (TV): 100

Using the formula to calculate the Systematic Error:

\[ SE = 105 - 100 = 5 \]

This means that the systematic error for this example is 5.