General Science Information Flashcards
1
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Accuracy
A
The accuracy of a measurement is how close a result comes to the true value.
2
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Precise
A
How consistent reuslts are when measurements are repeated.
3
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Reproducibke results
A
A measurement is reproducible if another person can get the same results.
4
Q
Resolution
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The smallest change in the quantity being measured that can be detected by an instrument.
5
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Anomalous results
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Anomalous results don’t fit the pattern and should be ignored and not included in the mean.
