Probable Error of Mean Formula

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Probable Mean of Error is the mean of the all the errors during the measurement. Check FAQs
PEm=PEsnobs0.5
PEm - Probable Mean of Error?PEs - Probable Error in Single Measurement?nobs - Number of Observations?

Probable Error of Mean Example

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0.005Edit=0.01Edit4Edit0.5
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Probable Error of Mean Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Probable Error of Mean?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
PEm=PEsnobs0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
PEm=0.0140.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
PEm=0.0140.5
LAST Step Evaluate
PEm=0.005

Probable Error of Mean Formula Elements

Variables
Probable Mean of Error
Probable Mean of Error is the mean of the all the errors during the measurement.
Symbol: PEm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Probable Error in Single Measurement
Probable Error in Single Measurement is error occurred while measuring a single quantity.
Symbol: PEs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Observations
Number of Observations refers to the number of observations taken in the given data collection.
Symbol: nobs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Theory of Errors category

​Go Mean Error given Sum of Errors
Em=ΣEnobs
​Go Mean Error given Specified Error of Single Measurement
Em=Esnobs
​Go True Error
εx=X-x
​Go True Value given True Error
X=εx+x

How to Evaluate Probable Error of Mean?

Probable Error of Mean evaluator uses Probable Mean of Error = Probable Error in Single Measurement/(Number of Observations^0.5) to evaluate the Probable Mean of Error, The Probable Error of Mean formula is defined as the half-range of an interval about a central point for the distributions. Probable Mean of Error is denoted by PEm symbol.

How to evaluate Probable Error of Mean using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Probable Error of Mean, enter Probable Error in Single Measurement (PEs) & Number of Observations (nobs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Probable Error of Mean

What is the formula to find Probable Error of Mean?
The formula of Probable Error of Mean is expressed as Probable Mean of Error = Probable Error in Single Measurement/(Number of Observations^0.5). Here is an example- 0.005 = 0.01/(4^0.5).
How to calculate Probable Error of Mean?
With Probable Error in Single Measurement (PEs) & Number of Observations (nobs) we can find Probable Error of Mean using the formula - Probable Mean of Error = Probable Error in Single Measurement/(Number of Observations^0.5).
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