Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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Inference
A
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
2
Q
Independent Variable which axis?
A
x
3
Q
Which axis is the dependent variable?
A
y
4
Q
Tense of method?
A
Past
5
Q
What is Qualitative data?
A
Data that can fit into categories.
6
Q
What is Quantitative data?
A
Has numeric value
7
Q
Nominal Data
A
Categorical, no order
8
Q
Ordinal Data
A
Categorical with order
9
Q
Discrete Data
A
Count, finite
10
Q
Continuous Data
A
Measured
11
Q
Validity
A
If it investigates what it claims to do
12
Q
Accuracy
A
Compared to true value
13
Q
Precision
A
Range and spread of results
14
Q
Reproducibility
A
Obtaining consistent results when the experiment is repeated by others
15
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Repeatability
A
Precision within the experiment
