types of instrument error Flashcards
1
Q
Human Error
A
Humans make mistakes, experimental work never free of error
2
Q
method error
A
performing measurements incorrectly
ex. ruler at an angle
3
Q
Parallax Error
A
measurements look different from different angles, look straight on, not at an angle
4
Q
instrument error
A
when the instrument used for measurement is not in working order, not accurate measurements
