Lesson 3 Flashcards
the systematic process of taking out information from raw data to assist in the interpretation and discussion of information
DATA ANALYSIS
CHARACTERISTICS OF VALID DATA
Reliability
Credibility
Transferability
Objectivity
Affirmation by other researchers. Absence of bias
Objectivity
Reproducibility of data. (External Validity)
Transferability
Precision associated with the data collected for each run or trial
Credibility
Consistency in the data generated (Internal Consistency)
Reliability
preconceived notion or perception to deliberately sway the results in a direction that is favorable to that unsubstantiated concept or idea
BIAS
3 EXPERIMENTS AND VARIABLES
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control Variable
variables that need to remain constant for accurate results (Baseline)
Control Variable
Variable you measure (Responding variable)
Dependent Variable
Variable you can change (Manipulated variable)
Independent Variable
Cost analysis also known as (blank)
cost-benefit analysis
A helpful tool to enhance project. management and predict potential profits for a company
COST ANALYSIS
a calculation for determining the number of products/services a company should sell or provide to cover its costs (fixed costs in particular)
BREAKEVEN ANALYSIS
a situation where the company is neither making money nor losing money, but all the costs have been covered.
BREAKEVEN