Practice question · Fill in the blanks
Complete the following passage by choosing the correct terms from the word bank.
When presenting a result, you should state the value, its ______, and the correct number of ______ figures.
Word bank: uncertainty · significant · decimal · random
Hints
- A reported value is incomplete without its doubt attached.
- The digit count must match the precision claimed.
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When presenting a result, you should state the value, its uncertainty, and the correct number of significant figures.
Why
A properly reported result includes the measured value, its uncertainty, and appropriate significant figures.
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