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Variable |
Anything that can change and be measured |
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Trial run |
A quick, rough version of an experiment to ensure the main experiment is designed well |
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Theory |
A hypotheses that has been repeatedly confirmed through experiment (agreed in scientific community) |
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Systematic error |
An error that is the same for all readings, such as forgetting to zero a balance |
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Risk |
The chance of harm being caused by a hazard |
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Reproducible |
Results that are similar when repeated by different experimenters |
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Repeatable |
Results that are similar when repeated by the same experimenter. |
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Random error |
A mistake made in a measurement, cam change every time |
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Precision |
How close a set of repeated measurement are to one another |
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Peer review |
An evaluation of the quality of a scientific paper carried out by other scientists |
