measurement, sig figs, conversions quiz Flashcards
1
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qualitative measurement
A
measurement of physical property
2
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quantitative measurement
A
measurement of numerical value
3
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accuracy
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agreement of measured value with the true value
4
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precision
A
degree of agreement among several
5
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random error
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results off just because, random fluctuations in apparatus
6
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significant figure
A
each of the digits of a number that are used to express it to the required degree of accuracy
7
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systematic error
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directionally off, apparatus is not calibrated properly
