As Part of the Calibration of a New Laboratory Balance,a

question 37

Multiple Choice

As part of the calibration of a new laboratory balance,a 1.000-g mass is weighed with the following results:

The balance is:

• A)Both accurate and precise.
• B)Accurate but imprecise.
• C)Precise but inaccurate.
• D)Both inaccurate and imprecise.
• E)Accuracy and precision are impossible to determine with the available information.

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Definitions:

Framing Error

A mistake that occurs when information is presented or perceived in a way that biases or distorts decision making.

Sunk Cost Bias

The decision to continue an investment based on past investments of time, effort, and/or money.

Projection Bias

The tendency to mistakenly assume that others share one's current thoughts, feelings, or attitudes.

Randomness Error

An error that occurs when there is no discernible pattern or cause in the mistake or variability.