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8.2 - Accuracy vs Precision

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define accuracy in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think of how close you can hit a target.

Question 2

Easy

What does precision refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how consistent your results are.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What defines accuracy in measurements?

  • Consistency of measurements
  • Closeness to the true value
  • Average of repeated measures

💡 Hint: Think about hitting a bullseye.

Question 2

True or False: Precision measures the consistency of measurements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if you shot arrows at the same target repeatedly.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You measure a sample three times and get the following results: 20.1, 20.2, and 19.9 mg/L. Analyze these results for precision and accuracy compared to the true value of 20 mg/L.

💡 Hint: Calculate the mean and compare.

Question 2

Design an experiment that assesses the accuracy and precision of a specific instrument of your choice (like a pH meter). Include steps for calibration and testing.

💡 Hint: Ensure proper standardization for reliable comparisons.

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