Working Scientifically Flashcards

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Define accurate

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how close the measured/calculated value is to the true value

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Define precision

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how close repeated measurements are to one another

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Define resolution

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smallest measuring interval on equipment

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4
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Define repeatable

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If an experiment repeated by the same person yields precise results

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5
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Define reproduceable

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If an experiment yields precise results by another person, or by different techniques

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Define true value

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