
Understanding Absolute and Percent Error

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6th - 7th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for calculating percent error?
Approximate value minus exact value, divided by exact value, times 100
Exact value minus approximate value, divided by approximate value, times 100
Exact value minus approximate value, divided by exact value, times 100
Approximate value minus exact value, divided by approximate value, times 100
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the absolute error if the measured value is 15.25 inches and the exact value is 15 inches?
0.25 inches
0.5 inches
0.75 inches
1 inch
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If Taylor's measurement is 15.25 inches and the exact value is 15 inches, what is the absolute error?
0.375 inches
0.125 inches
0.5 inches
0.25 inches
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the absolute error help in understanding measurement accuracy?
It indicates the exact value of the measurement.
It shows the percentage of error in the measurement.
It provides the difference in units between the measured and exact values.
It calculates the average of multiple measurements.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a negative absolute error indicate?
The measured value is less than the exact value.
The measured value is greater than the exact value.
The measured value is not reliable.
The measured value is equal to the exact value.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of using absolute value in the calculation of absolute error?
It ensures the error is always positive.
It makes the calculation easier.
It provides a more accurate measurement.
It eliminates the need for exact values.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the percent error if the absolute error is 0.25 inches and the exact value is 15 inches?
2.5%
1.67%
4%
3.33%
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