Life and Chemistry
The Importance of Chemistry in Life and Society
Michael Birzon
University of Phoenix
February 28, 2013
The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision In the fields of mathematics, chemistry and all sciences accuracy can and or is defined, as a form of measurement, which calculates the degree of closeness of a quality to the quality’s truest value. While on the other hand, precision is a form of measurement that is exact, but is one in which can be duplicated and reproduce the same results hundreds to thousands to millions or indefinitely without any difference in the first calculation to the last. What method that is chosen will thus be dependent on what the person conducting the experiment is seeking and what they’re end goal in fact is.
Society’s Dependence
In business, companies such as Johnson and Johnson, Coco Cola and Pharma Pharmaceuticals all depend on chemistry and it is vital for such businesses to be precise, as to reduce errors and prevent injuries or even death, as all three of these businesses, while different are dealing with chemicals that are either ingested or interact with the body in some form and could cause serious problems if not calculated correctly. In one recent article done by CBS just this year, it was reported that Johnson and Johnson was planning on eliminating carcinogen formaldehyde from there famous “no tears shampoo.” The company’s reason was that the product had the potential to cause cancer and this goes the same for the other companies, as a slip in accuracy and precision in calculating too much of one ingredient could cause serious illnesses and result in lawsuits that could drive a company out of business over time if they did not correct the problem.
Accuracy and Precision in My Life
In my personal life, cooking is the first example of accuracy and precision, as many of the ingredients in say preparing certain meals require exact or precise amounts of one ingredient, such as one half cup of olive oil,
Michael Birzon
University of Phoenix
February 28, 2013
The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision In the fields of mathematics, chemistry and all sciences accuracy can and or is defined, as a form of measurement, which calculates the degree of closeness of a quality to the quality’s truest value. While on the other hand, precision is a form of measurement that is exact, but is one in which can be duplicated and reproduce the same results hundreds to thousands to millions or indefinitely without any difference in the first calculation to the last. What method that is chosen will thus be dependent on what the person conducting the experiment is seeking and what they’re end goal in fact is.
Society’s Dependence
In business, companies such as Johnson and Johnson, Coco Cola and Pharma Pharmaceuticals all depend on chemistry and it is vital for such businesses to be precise, as to reduce errors and prevent injuries or even death, as all three of these businesses, while different are dealing with chemicals that are either ingested or interact with the body in some form and could cause serious problems if not calculated correctly. In one recent article done by CBS just this year, it was reported that Johnson and Johnson was planning on eliminating carcinogen formaldehyde from there famous “no tears shampoo.” The company’s reason was that the product had the potential to cause cancer and this goes the same for the other companies, as a slip in accuracy and precision in calculating too much of one ingredient could cause serious illnesses and result in lawsuits that could drive a company out of business over time if they did not correct the problem.
Accuracy and Precision in My Life
In my personal life, cooking is the first example of accuracy and precision, as many of the ingredients in say preparing certain meals require exact or precise amounts of one ingredient, such as one half cup of olive oil,
References: (2013) Johnson and Johnson to phase out potentially harmful chemicals by 2015. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57493890-10391704/johnson-johnson-to-phase-out-potentially-harmful-chemicals-by-2015/ on February 28, 2013 (2011) Examples of Accuracy and Precision in Chemistry. Retrieved from http://www.edurite.com/kbase/examples-of-accuracy-and-precision-in-chemistry on February 28, 2013