Teacher Notes: Uncertainties

According to the subject guide "an attempt should always be made to quantify uncertainties" in raw data, this implies that the student does not necessarily have to get it right but that they have made a reasonable attempt. There are some simple rules that students can apply but I prefer them to use judgement, provided that they justify their value then it is acceptable, anyway here are two rules that form a starting...

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