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What does “Accuracy, precision and uncertainty” actually mean in Experimental Skills, and why does it matter for NEET?

Accuracy means closeness to the accepted value; precision means repeatability. Repeated measurements can reduce random uncertainty but cannot remove a systematic calibration error.

In simple words: Accuracy means closeness to the accepted value; precision means repeatability. Repeated measurements can reduce random uncertainty but cannot remove a systematic calibration error. Getting Accuracy, precision and uncertainty clear matters because NEET questions on Experimental Skills usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Accuracy, precision and uncertainty

Common mistake

calling tightly clustered but shifted readings accurate.

Memory tip

tight cluster is precise; correct centre is accurate.

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