zmVault/uncertainty.md

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Uncertainty

The term "uncertainty" refers to the possibility of multiple outcomes.

Aleatory Uncertainty

[!info] Also Known As

• statistical uncertainty
• stochastic uncertainty
• random error

Aleatory uncertainty is inherent randomness in data that can't be explained away.

Epistemic Uncertainty

[!info] Also Known As

• systematic uncertainty
• model uncertainty

Epistemic uncertainty is that which arises from a lack of knowledge.