Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The effective range refers to the span within which a particular measurement tool can accurately measure. For indicators, this would be their color change range where they can accurately determine the pH.
Related terms
Accuracy: The closeness of a measured value to its true value.
Precision: The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results.
Limit of Quantitation (LOQ): The lowest concentration level that can be determined with acceptable precision and accuracy under stated experimental conditions.