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| − | The '''absolute error''' is the difference between an approximation and the exact value. It is not to be confused with the [[relative error]]. | + | The '''absolute error''' is a [[mathematical]] term used to describe the difference between an approximation and the exact value. It is not to be confused with the [[relative error]]. |
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Revision as of 18:10, May 2, 2008
The absolute error is a mathematical term used to describe the difference between an approximation and the exact value. It is not to be confused with the relative error.