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Accuracy and Precision

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is a measure of how close measurements come to each other when they are made in the same way.

2.
a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C

d)

Cannot be determined

3.

How close a measurement is to the accepted value is called (a)   .

4.
This bullseye demonstrates...
a)
High Accuracy & High Precision
b)
High Accuracy & Low Precision
c)
Low Accuracy & High Precision
d)
Low Accuracy & Low Precision
5.

This bullseye demonstrates...

a)

High Accuracy & High Precision

b)

High Accuracy & Low Precision

c)

Low Accuracy & High Precision

d)

Low Accuracy & Low Precision

6.

A student's measured length during a science experiment was 12.00 cm. The actual size was 14.25 cm.


What was the percent error?


*Hint: You now know how to calculate error, and you should know how to calculate a percent, so put the two together to find this answer.

a)

15.79%

b)

18.75%

c)

2.25%

7.

Jessie estimates the weight of her cat to be 8 pounds. The actual weight of the cat was 10 pounds.


What was the percent error?


*Hint: You now know how to calculate error, and you should know how to calculate a percent, so put the two together to find this answer.

a)

15%

b)

20%

c)

25%

d)

30%

8.

Describe the accuracy and precision of the image

a)

Very accurate and somewhat precise

b)

Very accurate but not precise at all

c)

Not accurate at all but very precise

d)

not accurate and not very precise

9.

Based on the markings of this beaker, what is the estimated volume?

a)

48 mL

b)

48.2 mL

c)

48.25 mL

d)

0.04 L

10.

Based on the markings of this graduated cylinder, what is the estimated volume?

a)

63.5 mL

b)

63 mL

c)

63.55 mL

d)

0.063 L

11.

This image is a great example of...

a)

precision

b)

accuracy

12.

Which Student is the most Precise?

a)

Alex

b)

Shandra

c)

Luis

13.

A set of data are all close in value to each other, but they are not close to the actual value. This set of data can be described as _________________.

a)

precise

b)

accurate

14.

Which Student is the most Precise?

a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C

15.

Which Student is the most Accurate?

a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C