Accuracy And Precision

Question 1

What is accuracy and how can you improve it when collecting results?

Answer 1

Definition:
-How close a calculated value is to the true value
Improve:
-Repeat and calculate a mean
-By changing the procedure up
-By reducing the percentage uncertainty

Question 2

What is precision and how do you improve it when collecting results?

Answer 2

Definition:
-How close all your data is together
Improve:
-By changing the equipment to one with better resolution
-By repeating and calculating a mean