Which type of error can have its effect reduced by taking repeats and calculating a mean?
Random Error
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How would you describe this curve?
Increasing at a decreasing rate
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What is an anomaly?
A value that looks out of place / does not fit the pattern in a set of results
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Which variable goes on the x axis of a graph?
Independent Variable
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What is the definition of Systematic Error?
An error that causes readings to differ from the true value by the same amount each time a measurement is made. Usually caused by a fault in equipment.
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Which variable goes on the y axis of a graph?
Dependent Variable
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Which variable is the variable you measure?
dependent Variable
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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Lose 20 points!
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How do you calculate a mean?
Add the values up and divide by how many values there are.
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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How would you describe this curve?
Increasing at an increasing rate
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How would you describe this curve?
Decreasing at a Decreasing Rate
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What is the definition of a line of best fit?
The line drawn to best represent the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Can be a curve. Doesn't always pass through the origin.