Handling Data (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards

Educated guess based on understanding of typical measurements

To identify obvious errors, especially from incorrect data entry

Maximum likely error in a measurement

Instrument limitations and human error

±0.5 mm

$\frac{\text{max error}}{\text{measured value}} \times 100$

8.3%

0.6%

Fixed uncertainty becomes smaller proportion of total measurement

±0.01 g