8th Grade Accuracy Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Although rarely used properly in everyday conversation, accuracy and precision are not the same things. Learn the difference here. ...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1039 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question 1
My watch says it is 9:00 exactly and my iPod says 12:52. The atomic clock says it is 3:33 exactly. Are these two times accurate, precise, or neither?

Accurate

Precise

Neither

Sample Question 2
My watch and an atomic clock which is never wrong both say 3:34. My friend's watch says 3:34 also. In relation to the atomic clock, are my friend and my watches

Accurate?

Precise?

Both?

Neither?

Sample Question 3
I want to measure exactly 24.53 mL of hydrochloric acid. Which of the following would give me the best precision in my measurement?

Using a graduated cylinder that measures to the nearest tenth of a mL

Using a beaker that is labeled every 25 mL

Using a cracked old bottle and spilling some in the process

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How Science Works Terms

Explore key concepts in scientific methodology, including understanding variables, the essence of fair tests, and definitions of accuracy and reliability.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 173 | Last updated: Apr 19, 2025

Sample Question
What is an independant variable?

The variable that the scientist changes

The variable which the scientist calculates

The variable which the scientist measures