TOPIC 2 :

STATISTICS IN DIMENSIONAL
MEASUREMENT- part 3
Topic Contents :

1. Terminology in Engineering Statistic for measurement and

Instrumentation.
1.1 Types of studies
1.2 Types of Data
1.3 Samples study
1.4 Sampling
1.5 Recording
1.6 Mean, Median Mode
1.7 Dispersion
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2. Control Chart
2.1 X bar R Chart

3. Measurement System Analysis

3.1 Definition And Terminology
3.2 Methodologies for assessing measurement system
Stability
Linearity
3.3 Gage repeatability & reproducibility (GRR)
Part 3
4. Errors and Uncertainty
4.1 Types od Errors
4.2 Sources of Measurement Errors
4.3 Types of Uncertainty
4.4 Calculating of Uncertainty
4. Errors and Uncertainty
4.1 What is Error …?

• Error in science does not mean the terms

of mistake .
• Error in a scientific measurement means
the different between the individual result
and true value.
• Errors cannot be eliminated although the
measurement is being done very carefully .
• The total value of error is made up of a
number of error source.
4.1 What is Error …?
THE ROLE OF ERROR
• Repeated measurement will contribute the
discrepancy or random errors. The
discrepancy can only be obtained when
there are differences between the
readings and the true value. The smaller
the random errors, the greater the
precision.
• If the individual readings are the same,
there still an error called uniform error or
systematic error.
 4.1 What is Error …?
THE ROLE OF ERROR
Random Error
a) A component of the error of
measurement which, in the
course of a number of
measurements of the same
measurand, varies in an
unpredictable way.
b) The mean of a large
number of measurement
influenced by random
errors matches the true value.
c) It can be evaluate by study the
repeated measurement values.
Systematic Error
a) The exist of the error is known by
inference.
b) A component of the error of
measurement which, in the course of a
number of measurements of the same
measurand, remains constant or varies in
a predictable way
c) The mean of a large number of
measurements influenced by systematic
errors deviates from the true value.
c) It can be evaluate by comparing the
measurement results with a higher
standard, which is measurement.
4.1 What is Error …?
THE ROLE OF ERROR
4.2 Sources of Measurement Errors

Dynamic error
• Characterised by frequency and phase response of the
system for periodic variations in the measured input.

Loading error
• It is the difference between the value measured before
and after the measurement system is measured.

Static error
• It is cause by physical nature of various components of
the measuring system.
 4.2 Sources of Measurement Errors
Characteristic error
• It is the deviation of measurement under constant
environmental conditions from the theoretical predicted
performance.
Elastic deformation
• It is divided into two ;
a)Error cause from reflection when end gage is used for
setting or measure.
b)Error cause from deflection due to self weight of the object.
Parallax
• Any instrument that using pointer and scale may have
parallax error because the gap between pointer and scale is
different at any reading angle.
4.2 Sources of Measurement Errors
Contact pressure
• While measuring, the pressure at contact causes some
penetration causing error in measurement.
Backlash
• Due to backlash in gears and screw threads, some
motion is lost to overcome backlash
Hysteretic
• It is a source of errors in electrical instruments.
Ascending values are observed when decrease current
or voltage.
Avoidable error
• The errors occurred due to non-alignment of workpiece
centre, improper of measuring instruments, etc.
 4.2 Sources of Measurement Errors
Human Error
• Difficult to detect. It can be include a tendency to read
high or low using a wrong instrument. Human training is
the best way to prevent these error.

Errors in Technique and Experimental Error

• If wrong techniques is used. Example: Calibration
technique for vernier is used for micrometer. Education
helps to prevent these errors.
 4.2 Sources of Measurement Errors
Computational Error
• Can be random or continuous, but, once an error has
started, it usually establishes itself in the computation.
This error is affected by environmental, fatigue and
instrumentation.

Chaotic Error
• Extreme disturbances that ruin or hide the measurement
results. This error include vibration, shock, extreme noise
and etc.
4.3 Types of Uncertainty

• No measurement is ever guaranteed to be perfect.

• Uncertainty of measurement is the doubt that exists

about the result of any measurement. By quantifying the
possible spread of measurements, we can say how
confident we are about the result.

• A measurement result is only complete when

accompanied by a statement of its uncertainty. A
statement of uncertainty is required in order to decide if
the result is adequate for its intended purpose and
consistent with other similar results.
4.3 Types of Uncertainty
Where do the uncertainty originate?
Many things can undermine a measurement:
• The measuring instrument
Errors due to bias, wear, drift, noise, reliability…
• The measurand
Stability
• The measurement process
Difficulty of measurement …
• Imported uncertainties
Uncertainty associated with your instrument affects
the uncertainty of the measurements you make.
 4.3 Types of Uncertainty
Where do the uncertainty originate?
• Operator skill
Skill and judgment of the operator … how would you
quantify this?

• Sampling issues
When and where you take measurements

• The environment
Temperature, air pressure, humidity etc can affect the
measurement.
4.3 Types of Uncertainty
 4.3 Types of Uncertainty
Why does Uncertainty matter?
Calculating and expressing uncertainty is important to
anybody wishing to make good ‘quality’ measurements.

Other cases:
• calibration - the uncertainty of measurement must be
quoted.
• test - uncertainty of measurement is needed to determine
pass or fail.
• tolerance - you need to know the uncertainty before a
decision on whether the tolerance is met can be made.
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty

To calculate the uncertainty of a measurement,

firstly you must identify the sources of uncertainty
in the measurement, then estimate the size of the
uncertainty from each source.

The individual uncertainties are combined to give

an overall figure for the measurement uncertainty.
There are two types of evaluation of measurement
uncertainty:
1) TYPE A
2) TYPE B
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty

 Type A evaluation
method of evaluation of uncertainty by the
statistical analysis of series of
observations.

 Type B evaluation
method of evaluation of uncertainty by
means other than the statistical
analysis of series of observations.
 4.4 Calculating Uncertainty
Steps to Evaluating Uncertainty
1. Decide what you need from your measurements. Requirements.
2. Carry out the measurements.
3. Estimate the uncertainty of each input quantity that leads to the
final result. Express all uncertainties in similar terms.
4. Calculate the result of your measurement (including known
corrections for things such as calibration, temperature etc.
5. Determine the combined uncertainty from all the individual
aspects.
6. Express the uncertainty in terms of the coverage factor, together
with a size of the uncertainty interval, and state the level of
confidence.
7. Write down the measurement result and the uncertainty, and
state how you arrived at these values.
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty
Type A Evaluation
• Obtain a series of repeated measurements and
determine the variance of the measurement
result, from which the estimated standard
uncertainty, UA, can be calculated:

• where s is the estimated standard deviation of

the sample of n measurements taken (referred
to as the standard deviation of the mean).
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty
Type B Evaluation
• These are uncertainty estimates found from any
other source, such as calibration reports,
manufacturer’s specifications, calculations,
published information etc.

• The calculation of the Type B uncertainty, UB,

depends on the information made available.

• It is important to realize that Type B uncertainty

can be as important (and reliable) as a Type A
evaluation.
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty
Type B Evaluation
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty
Type B Evaluation
4.4 Calculating Uncertainty

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