Specification Flashcards
1
Q
Reliability
A
-meaning
how consistent and trustworthy a set of results are
-How can it be improved
by carrying out repeats or by using a larger sample
-example
carrying out an experiment three times instead of just one, or sampling ten area instead of just one
2
Q
Accuracy
A
-meaning
how close the result is to the true value
-how can it be improved
by using more appropriate equipment
-example
using a gas syringe to measure the volume of gas instead of counting bubbles
3
Q
Precision
A
-meaning
the closeness of repeated results to each other are
-how can it be improved
by having smaller increments on the scale you are using to take your measurements.
