Understanding Measurements: Precision and Accuracy

Understanding Measurements: Precision and Accuracy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for scientists to understand the limitations of their measurements?

To avoid using any measuring tools

To understand the potential errors and improve accuracy

To make sure their measurements are perfect

To ensure they always get the same result

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of weighing chocolate, what issue arises if the scale is not calibrated correctly?

The scale will not turn on

The measurements will be precise but not accurate

The measurements will be both precise and accurate

The scale will weigh everything as zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean if a measurement is precise but not accurate?

The measurement is both consistent and close to the true value

The measurement is close to the true value but not consistent

The measurement is consistent but not close to the true value

The measurement is neither consistent nor close to the true value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ideal scenario for scientific measurements?

Measurements are both precise and accurate

Measurements are accurate but not precise

Measurements are precise but not accurate

Measurements are neither precise nor accurate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous note does the speaker end on regarding extra chocolate in brownies?

Extra chocolate is always bad

Extra chocolate is not accurate but delicious

Extra chocolate makes the brownies inedible

Extra chocolate is both accurate and delicious