How Science Works Flashcards
What does repeatability mean?
If an experiment is repeatable then it means you can use the same method for the experiment again and get the same result
What is reproducibility
Reproducibility is the ability to conduct an experiment with different equipment and still get the same result
What is an independent variable
The variable you choose to vary in your investigation
What is an dependent variable
The dependent variable is used to judge the effect of the independent varibale
What is a fair test
A fair test is where the only variable that changes is the independent variable
What is accuracy
If your results are accurate then it means they are close to the true value
What is precision
If your results are precise then the range of your results are very close
What is the difference between systematic and random error
Systemic error is an error with the equipment that will result in consistent errors in all your results
Random errors can cause anomalies
