Introduction to Metals
March 22, 2022
Optical Comparators
March 22, 2022
Precision measurement instruments differ from normal measurement tools because of their
ability to measure with a greater degree of precision and accuracy. To properly interpret these
measurements, you must understand terms that are associated with these instruments.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Explain the difference between precision and accuracy
• Identify the resolution of a precision instrument
• Determine the discrimination of a precision instrument
• Identify the basic components of a measurement
Course ID Number: MEA-2001