Question

Four students use the centimeter ruler shown to measure an object during an investigation. Each student aligns the edge of the object with the left edge of the ruler as shown above. All four students read the ruler with a measurement of 4.6 cm. Which statement describes the data they collect? The data have high precision but poor accuracy because of a systematic error. The data have high precision but poor accuracy because of a random error. The data have poor precision and poor accuracy because of a systematic error. The data have poor precision and poor accuracy because of a random error.

Answer 1

The data have high precision but poor accuracy because of a systematic error. Thus, the correct option is A.

What is systematic error?

An error that is not caused by chance, but rather by a system-wide inaccuracy (in terms of observation or measurement).

The accuracy of a value refers to how close it is to its genuine value. An arrow's proximity to the bull's-eye center is an example. A measurement's precision refers to how repeatable it is. A systematic error has occurred.

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