Practice - Errors and Adjustments
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Practice Questions
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Define systematic errors.
💡 Hint: Think about how repetitive mistakes can arise.
What is a gross error?
💡 Hint: Consider common mistakes we make while doing tasks.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of error is caused by human mistakes and misreadings?
💡 Hint: Think about errors you might make accidentally.
True or False: Random errors can be completely eliminated.
💡 Hint: Remember that you cannot prevent all fluctuations.
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Challenge Problems
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You perform a survey with several measurements taken at a landmark. You notice that some readings consistently fall 2 meters short of the known height. Classify this type of error and suggest how to mitigate it.
💡 Hint: Consider the instruments and processes used for the measurements.
A student computes the average of a set of 10 measurements that each contain random variations. Discuss how these variations might affect the average and what statistical methods could analyze the result's reliability.
💡 Hint: Think about the significance of variability in datasets.
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