I Measurement Error Analysis in Gaussian distribution

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The discussion centers on understanding measurement errors in the context of Gaussian distribution, particularly regarding ISO guidelines for accuracy, precision, uncertainty, and error. A key question raised is how the average measurement can equal the true value when systematic error is zero, despite the presence of random errors. Participants clarify that the average referenced in the graph is the population mean, which is theoretical and assumes an infinite sample size, while finite samples will vary. There is also a request for a comprehensive graph that integrates various measurement parameters, including random and systematic errors, accuracy, precision, and trueness. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between theoretical averages and practical measurements in statistical analysis.
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Could someone post a single graph ( adding some more details in first graph about accuracy precision and Trueness) of probability distribution in which all the parameters of measurement like Random error, Systematic error, Total error, Uncertainity, Accuracy, Precision and Trueness are described? It would also be fine if you upload a photo a hand-drawn graph in copy rather than a printed one.
I am new to statistics and recently learned about ISO guidelines for Accuracy & Precision and Uncertainty & Error. But there are some graphs of probability distribution I found on internet which I am not able to grasp.

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Q. In this graph(above) if systematic error is zero then average value will be the true value! How's that possible? i.e. if we take measurements under a condition of zero systematic error , average of whatever we measured will be equal to true value but aren't there some random error in average of measurement? And why random error here is described with respect to measured value not to mean of measured value?

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In first graph total and random errors are described wrt measured value not to mean of measurements and here in 2nd graph accuracy and precision are related to mean of measurement, no concept of measured value.
Could someone post a single graph ( adding some more details in first graph about accuracy precision and Trueness) of probability distribution in which all the parameters of measurement like Random error, Systematic error, Total error, Uncertainity, Accuracy, Precision and Trueness are described? It would also be fine if you upload a photo a hand-drawn graph in copy rather than a printed one.
 
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I will not make a graph that tries to answer all possible questions that you may have, but I am willing to try to answer specific questions.
The "average" that you are talking about in the graph is the population average of the distribution -- the distribution mean. That is as though you had the average of an infinite sample. Any finite sample that you take an average of will not give you the exact average shown in the graph.
 
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I will not make a graph that tries to answer all possible questions that you may have, but I am willing to try to answer specific questions.
The "average" that you are talking about in the graph is the population average of the distribution -- the distribution mean. That is as though you had the average of an infinite sample. Any finite sample that you take an average of will not give you the exact average shown in the graph.
Is this graph(below) I have made correct according to ISO definations? ( links of definations are provided in question)

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