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The Standard Deviation is
the same as the variance
the same as the mean
a measurement of precision
a measurement of accuracy - Answer-a measurement of
precision
If it is possible to accurately measure something with a
normal distribution (bell curve), and all your errors are truly
random, and you have taken enough data, then
__________ of your data should fall in a range of +/- one
Standard Deviation of the Mean.
78.2 %
34%
58.2 %
89.2 %
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68.2 % - Answer-68.2 %
The Median is ...
The same thing as 'average'
The adding values of a set
The mid value of an ordered distribution
The value in a distribution of numbers that occurs most
often - Answer-The mid value of an ordered distribution
The Standard Deviation is
the same as the variance
the same as the mean
a measurement of precision
a measurement of accuracy - Answer-a measurement of
precision
Random error is...
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The ability of a measurement to match the actual or true
value
The ability of a measurement to be consistently
reproduced
The result from some limitation in the method of data
collection
None of the above - Answer-The result from some
limitation in the method of data collection
Shear force involves ____________
side-to-side deformation
twisting
stretching
squeezing - Answer-side-to-side deformation
All of these are types of bridges except a
Cable-Stayed Bridge
Compression Bridge
Cantilever Bridge
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Suspension Bridge - Answer-Compression Bridge
The actual weight of the bridge is known as
the_______________
live load
transparent weight
dead weight
dead load - Answer-dead load
Which of the following is not a step in the Scientific
Method?
Experiment
Hypothesis
Design
Observation
Analysis
Conclusion - Answer-Design
The biggest difference between science and engineering
is that science is more concerned with ...
NSC Exam | Actual Exam with All Verified Questions
and Detailed Correct Answers ||Verified Exam!!||
A+Graded | 2026/2027 Edition
The Standard Deviation is
the same as the variance
the same as the mean
a measurement of precision
a measurement of accuracy - Answer-a measurement of
precision
If it is possible to accurately measure something with a
normal distribution (bell curve), and all your errors are truly
random, and you have taken enough data, then
__________ of your data should fall in a range of +/- one
Standard Deviation of the Mean.
78.2 %
34%
58.2 %
89.2 %
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68.2 % - Answer-68.2 %
The Median is ...
The same thing as 'average'
The adding values of a set
The mid value of an ordered distribution
The value in a distribution of numbers that occurs most
often - Answer-The mid value of an ordered distribution
The Standard Deviation is
the same as the variance
the same as the mean
a measurement of precision
a measurement of accuracy - Answer-a measurement of
precision
Random error is...
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The ability of a measurement to match the actual or true
value
The ability of a measurement to be consistently
reproduced
The result from some limitation in the method of data
collection
None of the above - Answer-The result from some
limitation in the method of data collection
Shear force involves ____________
side-to-side deformation
twisting
stretching
squeezing - Answer-side-to-side deformation
All of these are types of bridges except a
Cable-Stayed Bridge
Compression Bridge
Cantilever Bridge
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Suspension Bridge - Answer-Compression Bridge
The actual weight of the bridge is known as
the_______________
live load
transparent weight
dead weight
dead load - Answer-dead load
Which of the following is not a step in the Scientific
Method?
Experiment
Hypothesis
Design
Observation
Analysis
Conclusion - Answer-Design
The biggest difference between science and engineering
is that science is more concerned with ...
