WBIB Kit 2 Vocabulary

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Biomeasurement

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The process of measuring items using living objects found in nature, specifically parts of the human body.

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Precision

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How near measurements of the same items are to each other.

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Metrology

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The scientific study of measurement.

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Criteria

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Rules that must be followed and requirements that must be met in order to be successful in solving a problem.

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Quality Assurance

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The examination of the process used to manufacture a product.

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Measurement

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The process of obtaining the size, length, or amount of something, typically using standard units.

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Standard Units

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Units of measurement that are universally accepted, such as meters, liters, and grams.

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Accuracy

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The degree to which a measurement is close to the true value.

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Calibration

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The process of adjusting the precision and accuracy of a measuring instrument.

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Data Collection

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.