Precision and Accuracy Importance

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It is important to be accurate but why is it important to be precise, isn't it just enough to be accurate?

[Amber Gimino 1F]

Precision refers to how close measurements are to each other. Precision is important because it indicates that the measurements are consistent and that there is limited bias in the results. If there is high precision, it is likely that researchers can get the same (or very similar) answers when they repeat experiments.

[Sophia Henry]

I would argue that both accuracy and precision are equally essential and important. Accuracy describes how close a measurement gets to the real, actual value of the measurement. Accuracy is about getting as close as possible to achieving a perfect measurement. Precision describes how consistent a set of measurements is. Precision is about achieving exact, high-quality measurements across a series of repetitions. Having accuracy is critical because it ensures that data collected is empirically correct; likewise, having precision is critical because it prevents errors or inaccuracies in data. Evidently, these two elements are two missing pieces in the same puzzle. They contribute equally to achieving optimal experimental practice.