Unit 1 Vocab Flashcard

Front

Term for how close a measurement is to the correct value?

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Accuracy

Front

Standard for measuring a base quantity in a unit system?

Back

Base unit

Front

Term for a statement that is universally true under certain conditions.

Back

Scientific Law

Front

Testable explanation based on prior knowledge and observations?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

Guess about what might happen based on observation and inference?

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Prediction

Front

Term for consistent measurement method?

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Reliability

Front

Term for how accurately a method measures its intended target.

Back

Validity

Front

Set of procedures to test a hypothesis?

Back

Experimental Design

Front

Steps to solve a problem:

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Engineering Design

Front

Quantity that stands alone and isn't changed by other variables?

Back

Independent variable