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What term is used to describe a single gross error in a set of readings or measurements?
What term is used to describe a single gross error in a set of readings or measurements?
In the context of experiments, what type of error is defined as so large that it cannot be attributed to systematic or random errors?
In the context of experiments, what type of error is defined as so large that it cannot be attributed to systematic or random errors?
How does a gross error affect both accuracy and precision in experiments?
How does a gross error affect both accuracy and precision in experiments?
Which type of error in experiments can be determined if the true value is known?
Which type of error in experiments can be determined if the true value is known?
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Which type of error always has the same magnitude and sign, resulting in a bias of the measured values from the true value?
Which type of error always has the same magnitude and sign, resulting in a bias of the measured values from the true value?
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What is another name for systematic errors that always have the same magnitude and sign?
What is another name for systematic errors that always have the same magnitude and sign?
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Which type of error causes a spread or dispersion of measured values from the true value with different magnitudes and signs?
Which type of error causes a spread or dispersion of measured values from the true value with different magnitudes and signs?
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What is another name for random errors that have different magnitudes and signs?
What is another name for random errors that have different magnitudes and signs?
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Which type of error is caused by uncontrollable or unknown fluctuations in variables that may affect experimental results?
Which type of error is caused by uncontrollable or unknown fluctuations in variables that may affect experimental results?
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What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision in analytical chemistry?
What is the primary difference between accuracy and precision in analytical chemistry?
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What is the characteristic of determinate errors in experiments?
What is the characteristic of determinate errors in experiments?
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What is a common example of a human error that could occur during experiments?
What is a common example of a human error that could occur during experiments?
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