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Scientific results should be reliable, accurate, and precise, but what is the difference between the three? The first video in a series of 29 uses the metaphor of dart throwing to explain these three key terms in scientific experimental results.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create additional practice problems relating reliability, accuracy, and precision to experimental results
- Bring in a magnetic or foam dart board and have class members determine their own personal reliability, accuracy, and precision
Classroom Considerations
- Prior knowledge of finding a mean would be helpful, but is not required
Pros
- Utilizes many graphs and graphics to support visual learners
- Video focuses on only these concepts, preventing scholars from becoming overwhelmed
Cons
- None