Accuracy, Precision, Errors and Dynamic Range (196)

• Accuracy and Precision—Definition
• Measurement Model
  • Ideal vs. Perfect
• The Transfer Function of Signal-Path Components
  • The System Transfer Function
• Errors
  • Deviations From the Assumed Model—Linearity
  • Linearity Characterization
  • Differential Nonlinearity
• Accuracy and Dynamic Range
  • Dynamic Range
  • Headroom—Designing for the Unexpected
  • Finding Small Effects in Large Data
  • Accuracy and Dynamic Range—How are they Quantified?
• Errors… Re: Full Scale or Re:Reading
  • Errors.. Time-Domain Characterization… “DC” Accuracy
• SpecsManShip...Lying with Statistics
• A Diversion… What Does RMS Error Mean?
• Accuracy/Dynamic-Range Characterization
  • Dynamic Range vs. Accuracy
• Sources of Error
  • Bias and Random Errors
  • Classical Error Analysis
• AC/DC Coupling
• “Out-of Band” Energy

Accuracy, Precision, Errors and Dynamic Range