Understanding Errors in Scientific Experiments

Understanding Errors in Scientific Experiments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the sources of errors in scientific experiments, focusing on random, planning, and human errors. It emphasizes the importance of minimizing errors and using suggestive language when reporting results. Random errors are beyond control and can be reduced by averaging multiple trials. Planning errors arise from flawed experiment design and require procedural changes. Human errors are avoidable mistakes. The video encourages continuous improvement of experiments to enhance accuracy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are errors considered inevitable in scientific experiments?

Due to the lack of proper equipment

Due to the inherent complexity of experiments

Because experiments are always conducted in controlled environments

Because scientists are not skilled enough

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of language should scientists use when drawing conclusions from experimental data?

Definitive language

Aggressive language

Suggestive language

Ambiguous language

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of random errors?

They can be completely controlled

They are caused by human mistakes

They are always due to faulty equipment

They occur due to the impossibility of perfect precision

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the impact of random errors be minimized?

By changing the experimental procedure

By using more advanced equipment

By conducting a single trial

By averaging the results of multiple trials

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes planning errors from random errors?

Planning errors are beyond control

Planning errors can be averaged out

Planning errors are due to human mistakes

Planning errors are caused by the experimental design

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a planning error?

Using a stretched tape measure

Miscalculating a result

Reading a ruler incorrectly

Spilling a solution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are human errors not considered true errors in scientific experiments?

They are intentional

They result from carelessness

They are unavoidable

They are part of the experimental design

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