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4 Cards in this Set
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Accuracy |
A measurement result is considered accurate if it is judged to be close to the true value |
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Calibration |
Marking a scale on a measuring unit. This involves establishing the relationship between indications of a measuring instrument and standard or reference quantity values, which much be applied. For example, placing a thermometer in melting ice to check if it has been calibrated correctly |
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Data |
Information, either qualitative or quantitive, that has been collected |
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Errors |
The interval within which the true value value can be expected to lie, within a given level of confidence or probability, eg. "The temperature is 20°C +/- 2°C, at a level of confidence of 95% |
