ACT PREP - Inaccuracy vs Precision

ACT PREP - Inaccuracy vs Precision

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial discusses a scientist's temperature measurements of a lake over five days. The digital thermometer used was found to be off by 0.7 degrees, leading to a discussion on whether the data is unreliable, imprecise, or inaccurate. The conclusion is that the data is inaccurate due to the consistent error, despite being reliable and precise in terms of repeatability. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between reliability, precision, and accuracy in scientific measurements.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what way does the scientist differentiate between 'imprecise' and 'unreliable' data?

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the scientist mean by saying the data is 'inconclusive'?

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