Margin of Error
/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn əv ˈɛrər/
Definitions
- (n.) The range within which a statistical result from a sample is likely to differ from the true population value, indicating the potential error in estimations often used in legal evidence or polling data.
The jury considered the margin of error in the forensic report before reaching a verdict.
Forms
- margin of error
- margin of errors
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Commentary
In legal contexts, margin of error often informs the reliability of statistical or empirical evidence; drafters should ensure clarity in evidentiary standards when referencing this term.
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