Practice - Gross Errors
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Practice Questions
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What is a gross error?
💡 Hint: Think about the human factors involved in data collection.
Give one example of a gross error.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where humans interact with tools.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of errors are classified as gross errors?
💡 Hint: Consider errors stemming from human actions.
True or False: Gross errors can be eliminated completely.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of human interactions with tools.
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Challenge Problems
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You are conducting a survey and mistakenly measured a distance twice due to distraction. Analyze the implications of such an error and propose a systematic approach to avoid future occurrences.
💡 Hint: Consider how distractions can be controlled.
A team member insists that automated systems are not necessary. Prepare a persuasive argument that illustrates how automation can prevent gross errors during data collection.
💡 Hint: Think about data collection efficiency!
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