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Do precision and accuracy mean the same thing in science?

Precision and accuracy do not mean the same thing in science. Precision refers to how well experimental data and values agree with each other in multiple tests. Accuracy refers to the correctness of a single measurement. It is determined by comparing the measurement against the true or accepted value.


What does precision in science terms mean?

If you are trying to ask "what does precision in science mean" then I can begin to answer your question. Precision in measurement is a way of deciding how accurate a measurement is. If I were to measure my height with a ruler stick and a pencil against a wall I would expect the measurement to be accurate to a few millimetres. This is usually expressed in scientific terms as "plus or minus" so many millimetres. It is considered unscientific and unfair to describe measurements you may make in scientific work to a greater precision than you can actually make. I am about 5.9 metres (+- 1 cm) but it would be inaccurate and unscientific to say that I was 5.9354 metres tall. JCF


What is the definition of energy, the ability to do work, in the field of science?

In science, energy is defined as the capacity to perform work.


Why is physical science's definition no longer sufficient?

Physical science's definition is no longer sufficient because it now includes other branches of science, such as Earth science and space science, which extend beyond the traditional boundaries of physical science. Additionally, advancements in technology and our understanding of the universe have broadened the scope of physical science to encompass interdisciplinary approaches that go beyond the study of physics and chemistry.


What is the definition of an uncertain digit?

An uncertain digit is a digit in a measurement that is estimated or not completely reliable, often due to limitations in the measuring instrument or the precision of the measurement.