Working Scientifically Flashcards
1
Q
Define accurate
A
how close the measured/calculated value is to the true value
2
Q
Define precision
A
how close repeated measurements are to one another
3
Q
Define resolution
A
smallest measuring interval on equipment
4
Q
Define repeatable
A
If an experiment repeated by the same person yields precise results
5
Q
Define reproduceable
A
If an experiment yields precise results by another person, or by different techniques
6
Q
Define true value
A