Accuracy vs. Precision Worksheet
Grade 10 Science worksheet exploring the concepts of accuracy and precision in measurements through definitions, examples, and problem-solving.
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Accuracy vs. Precision
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your understanding of accuracy and precision in scientific measurements.
1. refers to how close a measurement is to the true or accepted value.
2. refers to how close repeated measurements are to each other.
3. A scientist measures the mass of a 10.0 g standard weight three times and gets readings of 8.5 g, 8.6 g, and 8.5 g. These measurements are:
Accurate and precise
Accurate but not precise
Precise but not accurate
Neither accurate nor precise
4. It is possible for a set of measurements to be precise but not accurate.
True
False
5. Describe a scenario in a laboratory setting where a student's measurements might be accurate but not precise. Explain your reasoning.
6. Consider the dartboard below. The bullseye represents the true value. Sketch three dart throws on each target to represent the following scenarios:
A. High Accuracy, High Precision
B. Low Accuracy, High Precision
C. Low Accuracy, Low Precision