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Radioisotopes decay in a random manner and the laws of probability apply to the behaviour of any given radioactive nucleus. Consequently, radiation measurement is always subject to some degree of statistical fluctuation. These inherent fluctuations represent an unavoidable source of uncertainty in all measurements and are often the predominant source of error.
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James, K. (1986). Appendix: Radiation measurement-statistical considerations. In: Charlton, J.S. (eds) Radioisotope Techniques for Problem-Solving in Industrial Process Plants. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4073-4_16
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