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    The document discusses the differences between accuracy and precision when making measurements. It defines accuracy as how close a measurement is to the true value, and precision as how consistent repeated measurements are with each other. Examples are given of measurements that have good or poor accuracy and precision, such as measurements that are precise but not accurate, or neither precise nor accurate. The document aims to help the reader understand the key differences between accuracy and precision.

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    The document discusses the differences between accuracy and precision when making measurements. It defines accuracy as how close a measurement is to the true value, and precision as how consistent repeated measurements are with each other. Examples are given of measurements that have good or poor accuracy and precision, such as measurements that are precise but not accurate, or neither precise nor accurate. The document aims to help the reader understand the key differences between accuracy and precision.

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    Timberlake LecturePLUS 1

    Chapter 1
    Measurements
    Accuracy and Precision
    Timberlake LecturePLUS 2
    Accuracy
    How close a measurement is to the actual
    or true value
    good accuracy

    true value
    poor accuracy

    true value


    Timberlake LecturePLUS 3
    Precision
    How well several measurements agree
    with each other
    good precision

    poor precision
    Timberlake LecturePLUS 4
    Accuracy and Precision
    What can you say about the accuracy and
    precision in each of the following:


    Good precision, poor accuracy


    Good precision, good accuracy


    Three
    targets with
    three
    arrows each
    to shoot.
    Can you hit the bull's-eye?
    Both
    accurate
    and
    precise
    Precise
    but not
    accurate
    Neither
    accurate
    nor
    precise
    How do
    they
    compare?
    Can you define accuracy vs. precision?
    Exit Quiz: Evaluate whether the
    following are precise, accurate or both.

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