Repeat measurement

Definition

A measurement made again under the same conditions so that the spread of the results can be assessed.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.3.1.4 · Paper 1

Taking suitable repeat measurements gives more information about their distribution and makes an anomalous result easier to recognise than relying on a single reading.
Revise: Measurement Uncertainty

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A measurement made again under the same conditions so that the spread of the results can be assessed.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.3.1.4 · Paper 1

Taking suitable repeat measurements gives more information about their distribution and makes an anomalous result easier to recognise than relying on a single reading.
Revise: Measurement Uncertainty

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