Random error

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009920",
  "term": "Random error",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A component of measurement error that varies unpredictably in magnitude and direction when a measurement is repeated under the same conditions. This type of error arises from unpredictable fluctuations in the measurement process or environmental factors. It can be reduced by increasing the number of observations and averaging the results.",
  "see_also": [
    "measurand",
    "measurement result",
    "repeatability"
  ],
  "references": [
    "VIM (https://www.iso.org/standard/45321.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/random-error/"
}