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systematic error

systematic error Systematic error is a consistent difference between a measurement and the true value, leading results or conclusions away from the truth.

Systematic error is a consistent difference between a measurement and the true value, leading results or conclusions away from the truth. It is one form of bias and refers to regular, one-sided error rather than prejudice or personal opinion.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Bias” (D015982).
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