Inaccuracy
Inaccuracy refers to the quality of being incorrect, imprecise, or not in accord with fact or truth. It can arise from limited data, flawed methods, or errors in interpretation. In everyday use, inaccuracy often signals a deviation from a reliable result rather than a deliberate falsehood.
In measurement and data analysis, accuracy is the closeness of a measured value to the true value.
In journalism, inaccuracy describes statements that misrepresent facts or omit crucial details. In science and engineering,
Mitigation involves validation, calibration, and cross-checking against independent data; transparency about uncertainty; using established standards; and
Related terms include error, bias, uncertainty, misinformation, and falsity; distinguishing inaccuracies from deliberate deception is a