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Nature of Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two categories of error in measurement | Systematic error Random error |
| What is a systematic error | When the measured value is always higher OR lower than the true value |
| What is a random error | When some values are greater and some are lower than the true value |
| What are the 3 different ways in which a systematic error can be performed. | 1. Systematic error due to instrumentation 2. Systematic error caused by someone not following the correct procedure. 3. Systematic error happening due to the limitation of the experiment. |
| How can you minimise the chance of a systematic error | Ensure instruments are calibrated correctly Follow the correct procedure when using particular equipment Be aware of limitations and take measures to counteract them. |
| What are the 2 different ways in which a random error can be performed. | Random error due to instrumentation Random error caused by person taking the experiment. |
| How can you minimise the chance of a random error | Take several measurements and take the average Use a graph to plot data Follow correct procedure when using particular measuring instruments |