Core Practical words

Glossary of key words needed in core practicals.

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Variable that is changed.
Independant variable
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Variable that is measured.
Dependant variable
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Variable which is controlled.
Control variable
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Variable that can have any number value.
Continuous variable
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Variable that can have only whole numbered values.
Discrete variable
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Variable that is described using words that can be put into order.
Ordered variable
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A variable that is describerd only using words.
Categoric variable
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Repeating the experiment to ensure...
Reliablity
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Accurate results, v-------
Validity
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Being precise in measurements and results.
Accurate
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Being right on point.
Precision
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Results which do not make sense and stand out against the rest.
Anomalies
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The dangers with the experiment.
Risk assessment
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An error which occurs throughout the experiment at the same point.
Systematic error
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Error with no explanation
Random error
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Problems concerning morals
Ethical concerns
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A pattern in results
trend
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Variable that is measured.

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Dependant variable

Card 3

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Variable which is controlled.

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Card 4

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Variable that can have any number value.

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Card 5

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Variable that can have only whole numbered values.

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