My Errors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a random error
A
They are measurement errors where measurements vary unpredictably
Reasons:
Factors that are not controlled in the experiment
Difficulty on deciding on the reading given by a measuring device
2
Q
Systematic errors
A
They are measurement values in which the value is off the true value by a certain amount
Reasons:
A way in which the measurements are taken
The measuring device may be faulty