Accuracy and Precision

Question 1

is a measure of how closely your experimental measurements agree with known values.

Answer 1

Accuracy

Question 2

is a measure of how close your experimental measurements agree with each other

Almost the same value

Answer 2

Precision

Question 3

How do you control accuracy and precision?

Answer 3

you can improve accuracy and precision by following the same steps each time you take a measurement and by using the right tools.

use good tools designed for the measurement you are trying to make and pay close attention to what you are doing

Question 4

what happens if you both lack accuracy and precision?

Answer 4

you get inconsistent result and
inaccurate