Curated OER
Calculating Errors of Measurement
In this errors in measurement activity, students answer four questions to show their understanding of errors when taking scientific measurements. They determine the percent error in each problem.
Other
Bellevue: Accuracy vs. Precision & Error vs. Uncertainty
A really nice distinction here in this longish piece from the Bellevue Community College. It's not just accuracy vs. precision, but also error vs. uncertainty. This is a necessary additional consideration for any paper on the topic.
Other
Wpi: Exponential Decay and Effective Medicine Dosage
This site is an example of the use of exponential decay. The example involves the effectiveness of a medical dosage over time.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Accuracy and Precision: Lesson 11
This lesson will explain the difference between accuracy and precision. It is 11 of 11 in the series titled "Accuracy and Precision."
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Error in Measurement
What are the common errors made when students take measurements and how can they be avoided? A good deal of vocabulary associated with measurement errors is explained. Tips are provided for the student and the teacher in hopes of...