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1.4 Measuring Instruments

Consistency Accuracy Sensitivity

Consistency in Accuracy of a measurement Sensitivity of an instrument is
measurements refers to how is how close the its ability to detect a small

little deviation there is measurement made is to the change in the quantity to be
among the measurements actual value of the quantity. measured in a short period
made when a quantity is of time.

measured several times.

The diagram shows the result for four shooters A, B, C and D
in a tournament. Every shooter shot five times.

Shooter Consistency Accuracy

A High Low

B Low High

C High High

D Low Low

(Use High / Low)

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