lab Flashcards
1
Q
random uncertainty
A
limitations due to resolution of ruler or judgement of observer
2
Q
systematic uncertainty
A
consistently too high or low
poor calibration of instrument or bias of observer
3
Q
blunder
A
misreading
4
Q
instrumental source of uncertainty
A
due to resolution of instrument
5
Q
observational source of uncertainty
A
how well experimentor can observe
6
Q
accuracy meaning
A
how close the measurement is to the true value
7
Q
precisión
A
how well it has been determined ex size of uncertainties
