Chapter 10: Measurement uncertainty and error Flashcards
1
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What is accuracy?
A
a measurement of how close the measured value us to the true or accepted value
2
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What is percision?
A
The consistency of the results
3
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What is uncertainity?
A
A numerical measurement of the confidence in accuracy and precision
4
Q
What is a systematic error?
A
A repeatable error that occurs for particular equipment, it repeated
5
Q
What is random error?
A
An unpredictable error in measurement or experimental procedure and doesn’t have a pattern
