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Table 3 Mean temperature differences, SD between devices at four sites (°F)

From: Reexamining age, race, site, and thermometer type as variables affecting temperature measurement in adults – A comparison study

Site

Mean Difference (Bias)

SD

N

To: mercury – Galinstan

.203°F

.34

119

Tx: mercury – Galinstan

.253°F

.48

120

Tg: mercury – Galinstan

.179°F

.79

120

Tr: mercury – Galinstan

-.05°F

.31

117

  1. Legend: To – Temperature oral Tx – Temperature axilla Tg – Temperature groin Tr – Temperature rectal
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