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Gauge R&R
A measurement systems analysis estimating the variation due to the gauge (repeatability) and the operators (reproducibility), commonly expressed as a percentage of total variation or tolerance.
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Reproducibility condition of measurement
A condition set that includes different locations, operators, and measuring systems applying the same procedure to the same or similar objects.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 2.24
Measurement precision
Closeness of agreement between indications or measured values from replicate measurements under specified conditions — usually expressed as a standard deviation, variance, or coefficient of variation.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 2.15
Intermediate precision condition
A condition set spanning the same procedure and location over an extended period, allowing other factors (operator, reference standard, time) to vary.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 2.22
Measurement bias
The estimate of a systematic measurement error — typically the difference between the mean of repeated indications and an accepted reference value.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 2.18
Measurement repeatability
Measurement precision under repeatability conditions — the tightest, most flattering precision an instrument and operator can show.
VIM (JCGM 200:2012) 2.21
Z-score
A proficiency-testing statistic z = (x − X)/σ_pt comparing a participant result with the assigned value in units of the standard deviation for proficiency assessment; |z| ≤ 2 is conventionally satisfactory.
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