Physics A-Level
Accuracy and precision
What Accuracy and precision means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Accuracy and precision
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Reference: OCR
Considering accuracy, resolution and zero error, and recording the value with the correct unit and an appropriate number of significant figures.
Topics that use Accuracy and precision
- Practical skills (OCR A-Level)
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