Practice Random Errors - 1.2.2 | Unit 11: Measurement and Data Processing | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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1.2.2 - Random Errors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define random error.

💡 Hint: Think about how results vary with repeated trials.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is a random error?

  • a) A systematic error
  • b) An unpredictable error
  • c) A fixed error

💡 Hint: Think about how these errors vary from measurement to measurement.

Question 2

True or False: Random errors can be completely eliminated through careful measurement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of randomness in errors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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