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Accuracy and Precision

Difference between accuracy and precision Accuracy- how close you are to the actual answer Precision- how close all of your answers are to each other Accuracy is a measure of your lab technique, precision is a measure of your ability to duplicate what you just did

Dart Board Metaphor high precision low accuracy high accuracy low precision high accuracy and precision low accuracy and precision

Measuring accurately always report all numbers given on a digital readout (Do NOT round) Do NOT add or delete zeros from the end! Make sure your reading is stable! Always read your equipment as accurately as you can (take your time, get close to the instrument).

Reading between the lines Estimate one place on non digital equipment. (rulers, graduated cylinders) 6.60 cm 6 7 cm 6.42 cm If it is exactly on the line

What’s the difference between 6.6 cm and 6.60 cm? The difference is how accurately you were able to measure. More accuracy is always better but you can NEVER be exact You must report how accurate you were.

Reading between the lines Estimate one place on non digital equipment. (rulers, graduated cylinders) 6.90 cm 6 7 cm 6.25 cm If it is exactly on the line

Reading between the lines 20 30 cm

Graduated Cylinder 20 mL 10 mL 17.2 mL

Measuring precisely If possible always measure three times If one measurement isn’t close to the others always measure again. It is always a good idea to have your lab partner take the same reading as you to make sure you are reading it correctly.