Practice - True Value vs Measured Value
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Practice Questions
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Define true value.
💡 Hint: Think about the ideal or perfect measurement.
What is the role of standards in measurements?
💡 Hint: Standards are a basis for accuracy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the true value?
💡 Hint: Think about what you would consider 'correct'.
Standards are used for which of the following?
💡 Hint: Standards help in verifying accuracy.
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Challenge Problems
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A laboratory is consistently receiving a measurement of a pollutant as 20 ppm when using their current calibration. However, a re-evaluation shows inaccurately calibrated instruments were used, leading to a double-check against verified standards. How should the lab proceed?
💡 Hint: Think about the steps involved in ensuring reliability once error is discovered.
Consider a scenario where a measuring instrument is calibrated to a known standard, showing consistency over time. However, after one month, the same instrument begins returning divergent values. What strategies can the laboratory employ?
💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors that might affect instrument performance.
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