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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

What is accuracy defined as?
Options
A How close measured values are to each other
B The degree of agreement between the measured value and the true value
Correct Answer
C The range of measurements
D The average of measurements
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Accuracy is defined as the degree of agreement between the measured value and the true value, i.e., how close a measured value is to the true value.

Hint

The notes define accuracy in relation to the true value.

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