Chemistry GCSE
Precision of measurements
What Precision of measurements means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Precision of measurements
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A smaller range usually indicates more precise measurements, so the spread of results can be compared to comment on precision.
Topics that use Precision of measurements
- Chemical measurements (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Distribution of results
- Instrument resolution
- Mean and range
- Measurement and uncertainty
- Estimating uncertainty
- Repeat measurements
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