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3.6: Unit 3 Review

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Key Takeaways

Measurement error
Random error
Systematic error
Precision
Accuracy
Uncertainty
Significant figures

Learner Objectives

  1. Compare and contrast precision, accuracy, systematic errors, and random errors. [4]
  2. Identify sources of random and systematic errors.[4]
  3. Explain how systematic and random errors affect precision, accuracy and uncertainty.[4]
  4. Calculate and report uncertainties in measurements. [4]

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