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Using Math to Analyze Data — Quiz

Question 7 • Chemistry

Which property of a measurement is best estimated from the percent error?

Answer
A
precision
B
range
C
median
D
accuracy

Explanation

Percent error measures how far a measured value is from the accepted or true value, relative to that value. A smaller percent error means the measurement is closer to the accepted value, so it indicates greater accuracy. Therefore, the best choice is accuracy.

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