Practice - Random Errors
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Practice Questions
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Define random error.
💡 Hint: Think about how results vary with repeated trials.
What statistical measure is commonly used to represent random errors?
💡 Hint: Remember, it demonstrates how data points spread around a mean.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a random error?
💡 Hint: Think about how these errors vary from measurement to measurement.
True or False: Random errors can be completely eliminated through careful measurement.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of randomness in errors.
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Challenge Problems
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You measured the height of a plant over five days: 10 cm, 10.2 cm, 9.8 cm, 10.1 cm, and 10 cm. Calculate the mean height and the standard deviation.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas for mean and standard deviation.
In a set of temperature measurements: 20°C, 21°C, 19°C, and 22°C with ±0.5°C uncertainty, assess how you might report these results accurately, including uncertainties.
💡 Hint: Think about how to express your degree of confidence along with the measurement.
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