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Uncertainty is considered on the basis of the true value and measurement error. A relationship is established between the error and the uncertainty. An opinion is expressed on the areas in which the uncertainty concept should be used.
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Kuznetsov, V.P. Error of Measurement and Uncertainty: A Comparison. Measurement Techniques 46, 751–760 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026157229045
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