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margin of error

statistic expressing the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results
Intangible mathematical_concept Q1352827
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Summary

margin of error is a mathematical concept[1]. It ranks in the top 8% of mathematical concept entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,540 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Facet of: statistics[3]
  • Different from: factor of safety[4]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[5]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[6]
  • P14864: virhemarginaali[7]

Why It Matters

margin of error has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Zache · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Facet of → statistics
    Instance of → mathematical concept
    Maintained by wikiproject → WikiProject Mathematics
    Instance of → —
    + 4 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14864: virhemarginaali, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1789688721844"
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