My Errors Flashcards

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What is a random error

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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

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Systematic errors

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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

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