8D.4 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the difference between an error and a mistake
A
error is something a skilled operated would find difficult to avoid as it is usually a consequence of how the apparatus has been set up and we use to get the reading
while a mistake is something a skilled operator can avoid while being careful
2
Q
what is the meaning of an error
A
the difference between an experimental value and an accepted and correct value
3
Q
what is the meaning of accuracy
A
a measure of how close a value is to the accepted or correct value
4
Q
what is the meaning of precision
A
it is a measure of how close values are together
