Practical Work Vocab

Question 1

Accuracy

Answer 1

A measure that is close to true value

Question 2

Data

Answer 2

Information collected

Question 3

Precise

Answer 3

Measurements where repeated measurements show little spread

Question 4

Prediction

Answer 4

A statement suggesting what may happen in the future

Question 5

Range

Answer 5

The spread of data showing the maximum and minimum

Question 6

Repeatable

Answer 6

Same results
Same person
Same method
Same equipment

Question 7

Reproducible

Answer 7

Same results
Different person
Different method
Different equipment

Question 8

Resolution

Answer 8

Smallest change in the quantity being measured of a measuring instrument that gives a perceptible change in the reading

Question 9

Uncertainty

Answer 9

The interval within the true value can be expected to lie

Question 10

Variable

Answer 10

Physical, chemical or biological quantities or characteristics

Question 11

Control variable

Answer 11

A variable that is kept constant during an experiment

Question 12

Dependent variable

Answer 12

A variable that is measured as the outcome of an experiment