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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The difference between an observed value and a true value of a measurement is called..
Options
A Relative error
B Standard error
C Absolute error
Correct Answer
D significant error
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Absolute error = |observed value - true value|. Relative error is this divided by the true value.

Hint

Absolute means the raw difference, not relative.

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