Topic 1: Molecules, Transport And Health - Data Collection and Analysis Flashcards
Definitions and Concepts
1
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Define the term accuracy
A
How close the data is to the correct or accepted value.
2
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Define the term causation
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A relationship between two values or pieces of data where one influences the other.
3
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define the term correlation
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An observed relationship between two completely separate values or pieces of data.
4
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define the term precision
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How close the repeated values of an experiment are to each other.
5
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define the term qualitative data
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Data in the form of non-numerical qualities and characteristics.
6
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define the term quantitative data
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Data in the form of measurable numbers and statistics.
7
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define the term reliability
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The ability to get consistent and repeatable results.
8
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validity
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How well the data measures what it is supposed to.
