Accuracy and Precision

Random and Systematic

Errors

Lesson 2:
 Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate accuracy from
precision.

2. Differentiate random errors from

systematic Errors.
Let’s check your
understanding!
The diagram shows a
target board and four
sets of hits on it, (A),
(B), (C), and (D). The
shots were all aimed at
the bull’s-eye of the
target.
Let’s check your
understanding!
Which set of hits is both accurate and
precise?

Which set of hits is neither accurate nor

precise?

Which set of hits is accurate but not

precise?

Which set of hits is precise but not

accurate?