Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Study of Student Precision Using Volumetric Glassware
This activity is an exercise in using various lab equipment for measuring the volume of a liquid. Data is recorded on a spreadsheet and analyzed to see which tool offers the greatest precision.
Quia
Quia: Plot Conflict Quiz
Use this ten question quiz to assess what you know about accuracy and precision. You may keep taking the quiz until you get 100% of the answers right.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Error: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Error."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Accuracy and Precision: Lesson 11
This lesson will explain the difference between accuracy and precision. It is 11 of 11 in the series titled "Accuracy and Precision."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Error: Lesson 2
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Error."
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Precision Without Accuracy in Crime Scenes
A police forensics scientist discusses how precision will muddy the true accuracy of a crime scene. Interesting stuff. A new real world look at precision and accuracy.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: High School: Number and Quantity: Quantities Hsn q.a.3
Standard HSN-Q.A.3 states: "Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities." This page explains what this standard means. Click on 'Sample Assignments' for some quick drills.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Accuracy and Precision
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Accuracy and precision of measurements.