Q:What is Accuracy and Resolution?
Resolution: For example, if the smallest scale on a ruler is 1mm, it means that the smallest measurement that can be obtained is 1mm, and it cannot measure numbers smaller than 1mm. 1mm is its minimum resolution.
Accuracy: Suppose a nominal value of an object is 100mm, but the measured data is 105mm. The difference of 5mm compared to 100mm is the error percentage of accuracy, calculated as (105-100)/100=0.05. Accuracy refers to the error between the measured result and the true value.
Precision: Suppose a nominal value of an object is 100mm, and it is measured 5 times, resulting in measurements of 102mm, 105mm, 106mm, 108mm, and 109mm. The differences between these measurements and the true value of 100mm are relatively small, indicating good precision.