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Chapter 4: Random Errors in Chemical Analysis Flashcards

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1
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these types of errors are caused by the many uncontrollable variables that accompany every measurement.

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random errors

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TRUE or FALSE
Usually, most contributors
to random error cannot be positively identified. Even if we can identify random error sources, it is often impossible to measure them because most are so small that they cannot be detected individually

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TRUE

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A ____________ is a bar graph such as
that shown by plot A

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histogram

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is a curve that shows the symmetrical
distribution of data around the mean
of an infinite set of data

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Gaussian, or normal error, curve

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The frequency distribution data is plotted as a

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bar graph or histogram

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sources of random uncertainties in the calibration of a pipet

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visual judgments
variations in drainage time & drainage angle
temperature fluctuations
vibrations and drafts

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Experiments in which the outcome
is either a success or failure are
binomial experiments that follow a

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binomial distribution

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occurs for a series of
discrete events where the average
time between events is known, but
the exact timing is random.

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Poisson distribution

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is the collection of
all measurements of interest to the
experimenter

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population

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is a subset of measurements selected from
the population.

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sample

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TRUE or FALSE
Generally, we base statistical analyses on the assumption that random errors in analytical results follow a Gaussian, or normal, distribution. Also, analytical data can follow other distributions other than the Gaussian distribution.

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TRUE

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experiments in which there is either a successful outcome or a failure produce data that follow the

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binomial distribution

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Radioactive or photon-counting experiments produce results that follow the

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Poisson distribution

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is the collection of all measurements of interest and must be carefully defined by the experimenter. In some cases, it is defined as finite and real, while in others, it is hypothetical or conceptual in nature

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population

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TRUE or FALSE
Typically in a scientific study, we infer information about a population or universe from observations made on a subset or sample.

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TRUE

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refers to quantities such as m and s that define a population or distribution

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parameter

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refers to an estimate of
a parameter that is made from a sample of data

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statistic

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Example of statistics that estimate parameter

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sample mean
sample standard deviation

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the arithmetic average of a limited sample drawn from a population of data

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sample mean

20
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is defined as the sum of the measurement values divided by the number of measurements as given

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sample mean

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is defined as the true mean for the population

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population mean

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TRUE or FALSE
If there is no systematic error in the population, the population mean is also the true value for the measured quantity

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TRUE

23
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TRUE or FALSE
the sample mean x is a statistic that estimates the population parameter m.

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TRUE

24
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is a measure of the precision of the
population is given by summing the squares of the deviations from the mean, dividing by the number of measurements N, and taking the square root of the result

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population standard deviation

25
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normal error curve has several general properties including

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mean occurs at the central point of max frequency
symmetrical distribution of positive and negative deviations about the maximum
exponential decrease in frequency as magnitude of the deviations increases

26
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square of the standard deviation in a population is caled as

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variance

27
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square of the standard deviation in a sample is caled as

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sample variance

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indicates the number of independent results that enter into the computation of the standard deviation. It is also represented as N-1.

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number of degrees of freedom

29
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TRUE or FALSE
When m is unknown, two
quantities must be extracted from a set of replicate data: x and s.

A

TRUE

30
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TRUE or FALSE
never round a standard deviation calculation until the very end.

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TRUE

31
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TRUE or FALSE
As N becomes larger, x and s become better estimators of m and s.

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TRUE

32
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The standard deviation of each mean is known as the

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standard error of
the mean (Sm)

33
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TRUE or FALSE
The standard error of a mean, sm,
is the standard deviation of a set
of data divided by the square root
of the number of data points in
the set.

A

TRUE

34
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TRUE or FALSE
If we have several subsets of data, a better estimate of the population standard
deviation can be obtained by pooling (combining) the data instead of using
only one data set.

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TRUE

35
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is a weighted average of the individual estimates.

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Spooled

36
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is just the square of the standard deviation

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variance

37
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is an estimate of the population variance

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sample variance

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TRUE or FALSE
The advantage of using variance is that variances are additive in many situations,

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TRUE

39
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formula for relative standard deviation

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RSD= st= s/mean

40
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RSD multiplied by 100% is called the

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coefficient variation

41
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is another term that is sometimes used to describe the precision of a set of replicate results. It is the difference between the largest value in the set and the smallest

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spread or range

42
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TRUE or FALSE
the absolute standard deviation of the logarithm of a number is determined
by the relative standard deviation of the number; conversely, the relative
standard deviation of the antilogarithm of a number is determined by the absolute
standard deviation of the number

A

TRUE

43
Q

The__________ in a number
are all the certain digits plus the first
uncertain digit

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significant figures

44
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TRUE or FALSE
It is especially important to postpone rounding until the calculation is completed

A

TRUE

45
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At least one extra digit beyond the significant digits should be carried through all the
computations in order to avoid a rounding error, which is called

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guard digit

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