PAG - language Flashcards
1
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Accuracy
A
A measurement result is considered accurate if ut is judged to be close to the true/acceptable value
2
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Anomaly
A
Value in a sat of results that is judged not to be part of the inherent variation
2
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Control variable
A
Variables that you keep the same to ensure validity
3
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Dependent variable
A
The variable which is measured when there is a change in the indpendent variable
4
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Random error
A
An error which occurs once
4
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Repeatability
A
If you can repeat them and get the same result
4
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Independent variable
A
The variable which is changed
5
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Reproducibility
A
If another group can do it and get the same results
5
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Systematic error
A
A error which has occured every time
6
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Validity
A
How true the results are
