1. Metrology
After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to
• understand the importance of metrology
• appreciate the significance of inspection
• appreciate the concepts of accuracy and precision
• explain the objectives of metrology and
measurements
• understand the general measurement concepts
• elucidate the different sources and types of errors
• compare the different types of measurements
2. Metrology
After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to
• understand the importance of metrology
• appreciate the significance of inspection
• appreciate the concepts of accuracy and precision
• explain the objectives of metrology and
measurements
• understand the general measurement concepts
• elucidate the different sources and types of errors
• compare the different types of measurements