Comment Comment by moron4hire s/accuracy/precisionSorry, I don't usually try to be pedantic, but when the conversation is already about nitpicking, I think it's necessary.Significant figures are precision, not accuracy. Accuracy is "being in the ballpark". Precision is "tight groups". parent moron4hire 11 years ago
Sorry, I don't usually try to be pedantic, but when the conversation is already about nitpicking, I think it's necessary.
Significant figures are precision, not accuracy. Accuracy is "being in the ballpark". Precision is "tight groups".