Elementary Surveying: An Introduction To Geomatics (15th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134604657
Author: Charles D. Ghilani
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.1P
Discuss the differences between an error and a residual.
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To determine
By discussing the difference between an error and a residual.
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The term error is defined as the difference between the observed value and its true value. Formula to obtain the error is
Where,
The term residual is defined as the difference between the observed value of quantity and its most probable value.
Formula to obtain the residual is
Where,
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