How to Use systematic error in a Sentence

systematic error

noun
  • In my view, forays far afield — for all seasons and all reasons —have led to systematic errors in the conduct of macroeconomic policy.
    — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The researchers said even quantum random number generators based on photons and beam splitters are not fully free from systematic errors or bias.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
  • Apple had the smallest average systematic error, while Garmin and Samsung produced larger overestimates.
    — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Illusion Of Understanding Our minds are prone to systematic errors — cognitive biases that lead us astray despite our best intentions.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Yet because the brain disease can be diagnosed only after death, conclusions from previous studies were marred by selection bias — a systematic error that occurs when those chosen for analysis do not properly represent the target population.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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