Systematic errors are commonly harder to detect than random errors, and fall under several sub-categories, as follows: Instrumental errors Thermal instability of instrument – Linear variation in ...

Random and systematic errors can contribute to the uncertainty of a measurement. ... Here is an example method for heating different volumes of water using a Bunsen burner.

Following a good method is essential during an experiment. Learn the most important considerations with BBC Bitesize, for students aged between 11 and 14.