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Accuracy- the extent to which a given measurement agrees with the true value.
Precision- the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean.
Systematic Error- A persistent error that cannot be attributed to chance, but to inaccuracy in the statistical system or in the measurement instrument used.
Random Error- A measurement mistake caused by factors that vary from one measurement to another. Error due to chance.
Source: dictionary.com
Random Error and Systematic Error impact accuracy
and precision by scattering results or shifting the
results' measures.
Some examples of Random Error are:
Some examples of Systematic Error are:
