Analysing Results Flashcards
1
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Precision
A
Measurements are ones with little spreads .
2
Q
Uncetainty
A
The interval within the true value can be excpeted to lie
3
Q
Repeatable
A
A measurement is repeatable if the original experimenter uses the same methods and obtains the same results
4
Q
Reproducibilty
A
If the measurement is reproduced by a different experimenter with different methods and obtains the same results
5
Q
Prediction
A
A statement suggesting the outcome of an event based of an observation
6
Q
Accuracy
A
If a measurement is close to the true value
7
Q
Systematic error
A
An error that causes readings to differ from the true value by a consistent amount
8
Q
Random error
A
Random errors experimental measurements and are caused by unknwon changes in the experiment
