Biology A-Level
Precision and resolution of measurements
What Precision and resolution of measurements means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Precision and resolution of measurements
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Reference: OCR
The number of significant figures reported should match the resolution of the instrument and the precision of the data, not simply the digits shown on a calculator.
Topics that use Precision and resolution of measurements
- Analysis (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate arithmetic and significant figures
- Constant, readable scale choice
- Dependent variable
- Independent variable
- Intercepts and axis origin
- Rounding conventions in calculations
- Rules for identifying significant figures
- Selecting the appropriate operation
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