Understand how the precision of measurement influences accuracy of quantities derived from these measurements. 0806.4.4

Links verified on 11/13/2016

1. Accuracy and Precision - from Wikipedia
2. The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision - theoretical examples of accuracy and precision in a meteorological instrument
3. Math Skills Review: Significant Figures - pointing out the relationship between accuracy of measurement and the number of significant figures to be reported
4. Precision and Accuracy - good explanation, and diagram, from Math is Fun
5. Precision and Accuracy - This Jr. High Math site points out the importance of using measurement devices that are as precise as possible. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. The Science of Measurement: Accuracy vs. Precision - "The dictionary definitions of these two words do not clearly make the distinction as it is used in the science of measurement."
7. Significant Figures -one of many calculators available from Omni Calculator

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