Analyzing Results Flashcards
1
Q
Reproducible
A
A measurement is reproducible if the investigation is repeated by another person or by using different equipment yet the same results are obtained
2
Q
To reduce the effect of a systematic error you should
A
Take repeat readings
3
Q
These cause rewsings to differ from the true value by a consistent amount each time a measurement is made
A
Systematic error
4
Q
The interval within the true value cam be expected to lie
A
Anomaly
5
Q
Precise
A
A measurement is considered if its judged to be close to the true value
