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| − | : A '''random error''' is just as likely to increase a [[results|result]] as decrease a [[results|result]]. | + | : A '''random error''' is just as likely to increase a [[results|result]] as decrease a [[results|result]]. |
| + | : If a [[reading]] is taken [[repeats|repeatedly]] over several [[experiment]]s then an [[Mean Average|average]] can be used to reduce the effect of the '''random error'''. | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 30 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A random error is when the results in an experiment are affected by an uncontrolled control variable.
About Random Errors
- Random errors cannot be predicted.
- A random error is just as likely to increase a result as decrease a result.
- If a reading is taken repeatedly over several experiments then an average can be used to reduce the effect of the random error.