Abstract
Error analysis is proposed as a means to supplement diagnostic techniques. A purpose and definition of error analysis are provided. Also, procedures to use error analysis are explained along with basic guidelines to prevent abuse of error analytic techniques. Finally, the author cautions that error analysis may not always yield answers to diagnostic questions.
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