As any good Internet commenter will know, accuracy and precision are two subtly different things. But how do they differ, and why is it important? In fact, accuracy is a measure of closeness while ...

Define precision and accuracy. What is considered leading edge? Kerk Motion: Precision and accuracy are the exactness with which something is done in the context of a specified requirement. The ...

JACQUES-BÉNIGNE BOSSUET, the 17th century French bishop and pulpit orator, once said “Every error is truth abused.” He was referring to man’s foibles, of ...

Repeatability vs. precision, how do they apply to your workflow? Six Sigma is filled with different tools, terms, and methodologies applied across the production line. Today, we’re looking at two core ...

Technology has improved the scientific community’s ability to measure in many ways that our ancestors would have trouble believing. From obtaining measurements across galaxies down to the tiniest of ...

I have a low tolerance for precise inaccuracy, though I’ve been in such situations more often than I care to admit. The upside is that it’s like an epiphany when awareness hits (or someone hits me ...

Understanding the difference between the terms ‘accuracy’ and ‘precision’ is crucial in pipetting. Accuracy refers to how close the value is to what the pipette is set to dispense. For instance, if a ...

Everything’s come down to a moment. The unthinkable is now reality. You’re past the point of shoot/no-shoot. You’re about to use your firearm in a defensive situation against a lethal threat. Your ...