In many instances, absolute dating is considered more accurate than relative dating because it gives a specific time or age to an event or object but with an accuracy that varies with the particular technique and <span>particular object.</span>
Absolute dating is more accurate than relative dating because absolute dating is a method of measuring an object or an event in a short period of time.
Explanation:
<em>Absolute dating</em> is a way of measuring an object or an event using radiometric methods which is a quantitative method of dating. On the other hand, <em>relative dating</em> is a way of measuring using stratigraphic methods which is a qualitative method of dating.