ERRORS

Question 1

difference between the true value and measured value of a quantity

Answer 1

errors

Question 2

inaccuracies in measurements which occur due to carelessness, inattention, poor judgement, and improper execution

Answer 2

mistakes

Question 3

large mistakes

Answer 3

blunder

Question 4

same sign and magnitude as long as field conditions remain constant and unchanged

Answer 4

systematic error

Question 5

caused by factors beyond the control of the surveyor and present in all surveying measurements

Answer 5

accidental error

Question 6

imperfections in instruments used

Answer 6

instrumental errors

Question 7

variations in the phenomena of nature

Answer 7

natural errors

Question 8

arising from limitations of senses that are inaccurate

Answer 8

personal errors

Question 9

how close the given measurement is to the absolute or true value of the quantity measured. closeness between measurements

Answer 9

accuracy

Question 10

degree of refinement and consistency. closeness to repeated measurements

Answer 10

precision

Question 11

number of times something will probably occur

Answer 11

probability