Understand how the precision of measurement influences accuracy of quantities derived from these measurements. 0806.4.4

Links verified on 1/29/2010

1. Accuracy and Precision - from Wikipedia
2. The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision - theoretical examples of accuracy and precition in a meteorological instrument
3. Math Skills Review: Significant Figures - pointing out the relationship between accuracy of measurement and the number of significant figures to be reported
4. Precision and Accuracy - good explanation, and diagram, from Math is Fun
5. Precision and Accuracy - This Jr. High Math site points out the importance of using measurement devices that are as precise as possible.
6. The Science of Measurement: Accuracy vs. Precision - "The dictionary definitions of these two words do not clearly make the distinction as it is used in the science of measurement."