An 'error' can refer to a variety of mistakes or misjudgments across multiple fields, including general actions, legal proceedings, computer systems, and statistical analysis. Understanding the context in which an error occurs is crucial for addressing and mitigating its effects.
Murphy's Law is an administrative aphorism that asserts 'Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.' It originated with developmental engineer Ed Murphy in 1949, following a laboratory technician's error.
