4.5.4.6 Absolute and relative errors Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate absolute error?
A
The difference between the measured or inferred value of a quantity and its actual value
estimated value you got - actual value you should’ve got
2
Q
How do you calculate relative error?
A
(estimated value you got - actual value you should’ve got) / actual value you should’ve got
x 100 for percentage error
3
Q
What is an approximation error?
A
The discrepancy between an exact value and some approximation to it.
