Reading Instruments / Scientific Method

1. The shooter is aiming for the right corner of the back of the net. Which one of the following shows high accuracy AND high precision?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

2. Which one of the following shows high precision but low accuracy?

• A
• B
• C
• D

3. Which picture shows low accuracy and low precision?

• A
• B
• C
• D

4. The shooter is aiming for the right corner of the back of the net. Which picture shows low precision but high accuracy?

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5. Using the picture below determine the volume of the fish. (HINT...subtract the volume with the fish minus the volume without the fish)

• 32 mL
• 38 mL
• 6 mL
• 70 mL

6. If your ruler measures in "2"s then any value between which two values would be measured as "6"?

• 4 and 8
• 4½ and 7½
• 5 and 7
• 5½ and 6½

7. If your thermometer measures in "1"s then any value between which two values would be measured as "5"?

• 3½ and 4½
• 4½ and 5½
• 5½ and 6½
• 6½ and 7½

8. If your graduated cylinder measures in "5"s then any value between which two values would be measured as "45"?

• 37½ and 42½
• 40 and 50
• 44½ and 45½
• 42½ and 47½

9. Write JUST THE NUMBER... What is the temperature for thermometer "A"? **Remember to estimate on digit past what you can see.

10. Write JUST THE NUMBER... What is the temperature for thermometer "B"? **Remember to estimate on digit past what you can see.