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B.1.3—Measurement uncertainty

Syllabus
2017
Objective
Level
AS

B.1.3—Measurement uncertainty

Identify measurement uncertainties and use simple techniques to determine uncertainty when data are combined, including uncertainty from two burette readings used to calculate a titre.

Use b.1.3—measurement uncertainty to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because b.1.3—measurement uncertainty determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply b.1.3—measurement uncertainty to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: B.1.3—Measurement uncertainty is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Chemistry AS