Mathematics GCSE
Error intervals and inequality notation
What Error intervals and inequality notation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Error intervals and inequality notation
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The range formed by the lower and upper bounds, written with correct inequality signs as lower bound ≤ value < upper bound.
Topics that use Error intervals and inequality notation
- Measures and accuracy (AQA GCSE)
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