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For Earth Science — Experiment: Error Calculator: if observed / measured value is 108 and reference / expected value is 100, the percent error is 8% and the absolute error is 8.
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Percent error
8%
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Absolute error share
- Reference / expected value10093%
- Absolute error87%
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Percent error by observed / measured value
If observed / measured value goes from 108 to 162, percent error changes from 8% to 62% (+675%).
| Observed / measured value | Percent error |
|---|---|
| 54 | −46% |
| 81 | −19% |
| 108start | 8% |
| 162 | 62% |
| 216 | 116% |
Percent error by reference / expected value
If reference / expected value goes from 100 to 150, percent error changes from 8% to −28% (−450%).
| Reference / expected value | Percent error |
|---|---|
| 50 | 116% |
| 75 | 44% |
| 100start | 8% |
| 150 | −28% |
| 200 | −46% |
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Example Result
Here's what you can expect from an earth science — experiment: error calculator calculation:
- Observed / measured value
- 108
- Reference / expected value
- 100
- Percent error
- 8%
- Absolute error
- 8
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does observed / measured value affect percent error?
- If observed / measured value goes from 108 to 162, percent error changes from 8% to 62% (+675%).
- How does reference / expected value affect percent error?
- If reference / expected value goes from 100 to 150, percent error changes from 8% to −28% (−450%).
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- Fill in observed / measured value and reference / expected value in the Earth Science — Experiment: Error Calculator above and your percent error is calculated instantly. Change any value to see how the result responds.
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- For Earth Science — Experiment: Error Calculator: if observed / measured value is 108 and reference / expected value is 100, the percent error is 8% and the absolute error is 8.
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