KA 2: experimentation: key definitions Flashcards
1
Q
what is “validity”?
A
variables controlled so that any measured effect is likely to be due to the independent replicates
2
Q
what is “reliability”?
A
consistent values in repeats and independent replicates
3
Q
what is “accuracy”?
A
data, or means of data sets, are close to the true value
4
Q
what is “precision”?
A
measured values are close to each other
