Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Define accuracy
A
The closeness of an answer to the truth or what is considered to be the acceptable value
2
Q
Define anomaly/outlier
A
A value in a set of results that is judged to not be part of the inherit variation
3
Q
Define a control variable
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A variable that is kept constant for all variations of an experiment
4
Q
Define a dependent variable
A
What is measured and recorded within an experiment
5
Q
Define an independent variable
A
A variable which is deliberately changed or selected by the person in the planning of a practical activity
6
Q
Define what a line of best fit is
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A line on a graph that passes as close to the data points as possible and represents the best estimate of the relationship between variables
7
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Define precision
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