What is percent error?
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Percent error is a measure of how inaccurate a measurement is, expressed as a percentage of the true value. It is calculated using the formula: Percent Error = |(Measured Value - True Value)| / True Value * 100.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate absolute error?
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Absolute error is the difference between the measured value and the true value. It is calculated as: Absolute Error = |Measured Value - True Value|.
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What is the formula for calculating percent error?
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The formula for calculating percent error is: Percent Error = |(Measured Value - True Value)| / True Value * 100.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If Robbie measures 25 grams instead of 20 grams, what is his absolute error?
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Robbie's absolute error is 5 grams, calculated as |25 - 20|.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What number should Robbie use for the exact amount when calculating percent error?
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Robbie should use 20 grams as the exact amount.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If Nick estimated 60 attendees but only 45 showed up, what is the percent error?
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The percent error is 33%, calculated as |(60 - 45)| / 60 * 100.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the percent error if the estimated attendance was 15,000 and the actual was 12,500?
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The percent error is 20%, calculated as |(15,000 - 12,500)| / 15,000 * 100.
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