Is the following an example of (A) precision, or (B) accuracy?

Question

The University of Timbuktu (hereafter “The University”) relates in its policy document (Student Policy Document V. 2.7.1.2. 2021) that no student shall be allowed to register should they have a prior criminal record (Student Policy Document: Section 2(i)), with “criminal record” defined by Section 3(a) of the Criminal Procedures Act 14 of 1996.


(B) Accuracy


(A) Precision

Answer 1

The example provided relates to (B) accuracy.

Accuracy refers to the closeness of a measured value to its true value. In this case, it pertains to the precision and correctness of the policy's description and definitions regarding student registration in relation to having a criminal record. If the policy correctly reflects the legal definitions and stipulations, it is considered accurate.

Conversely, precision relates to the specificity and detail in the information provided but does not necessarily address whether that information is correct or true. In your example, the emphasis is on the accurate portrayal of the policy rather than the level of detail.