1.3 Flashcards

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accuracy

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is the closeness of a measured value to the actual value

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precision

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is the level of detail of a measurement determined by the smallest unit or fractions of a unit that can be reasonably measured.

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3
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significant digit

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is a digit in a measurement that carries a meaning in terms of the precision of the measurement

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