probable error

From a series of measures of the angle between Jupiter’s satellites and the planet, made in June and July 1794 and in August and September 1795, Schur finds the mass of Jupiter = 1/1048.55 � 1.45, a result which accords well within the limits of its probable error with the received value of the mass derived from modern researches.

Trigonometrical Surveys in India, to be in probable error to the following extent:   Present SurveyValue of Height Most probableValue.

Leaving out of consideration the observer's possible, and even probable, error, the question is, can a body under these conditions be brought from a solid to a liquid state with the evolution of less light?

After the average is given a number in parenthesis which is the probable error.

With the small number of cases involved the probable error is too great to allow either of these measures as indicative of relationship.