Absolute and Relative Error
Instructions
This drill allows you to practice calculating the
absolute and relative errors between an experimentally
determined result and the expected value.
Enter your calculated values in the spaces provided.
The value for the error must be precise to the nearest
thousandth, and the value for the relative error must
be correct to at least 3 significant figures.
Select "Check Answer" to see if your answer is correct;
select "Give Up" if you want to see the answer.
The data:
Experimentally determined result: -422.412
Expected value: 391.502
University of Oregon,
Chemistry Teaching
Laboratories
Script written and maintained by:
Dr. Christopher Grant
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Last Update:
Thursday, 2 October 1997