The following statements are correct regarding errors except Random errors are indeterminate but systematic errors are determinate The presence of a considerable difference between the mean and the median for a set of data is an indication for the presence of a gross error Instrumental error is a source of systematic errors Systematic errors lead to bias in analysis Random errors affect the accuracy of measurements

The following statements are correct regarding errors except Random errors are indeterminate but systematic errors are determinate The presence of a considerable difference between the mean and the median for a set of data is an indication for the presence of a gross error Instrumental error is a source of systematic errors Systematic errors lead to bias in analysis Random errors affect the accuracy of measurements

Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285640686

Author:Skoog

Publisher:Skoog

Chapter5: Errors In Chemical Analyses

Section: Chapter Questions

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