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AQA Science: Glossary - Errors

There are many types of errors which can occur during experiments. Errors lead to measurements being different to what they should be: the true value.

Three that you need to know about are:

  • random
  • systematic
  • zero

    Click on each of the errors in turn to find out all you need to know!

    Accuracy
    Calibration    		   Data / Datum
    Errors*    		   Evidence
    Fair test    		   Precision
    Reliability    		   True Value
    Validity    		   Variables*
    * These terms have a number of related items.
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