1.2 uncertainties and errors Flashcards by Elaine Li | Brainscape

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precision

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closeness of values to each other

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accuracy

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closeness of values to true values

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systematic error

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caused by imperfections or mistakes

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random errors

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caused by random fluctuations in measurements

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