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Errors in Measurement. Claim and evidence. Hypothesis: There are no exact measurements. Evidence: Does your data support or refute this statement?. Investigate Measurements (1st Block). Investigate Measurements (2 nd block). Investigate Measurements (3 rd block). VOCABULARY.
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Claim and evidence • Hypothesis: There are no exact measurements. • Evidence: Does your data support or refute this statement?
VOCABULARY Random Error Systematic Error An error that cannot be corrected by calculation An error produced by using the wrong tool or using the tool incorrectly for measurement and can be corrected by calculation
Example of error • Gimli Glider • http://youtu.be/WwMqDnBCBwc
VOCABULARY Accuracy Precision An indication of how close a series of measurements are to an accepted value An indication of the frequency with which a measurement produces the same results
homework • Study Guide: Questions 4-7