| A | B |
|---|
| X axis | On a graph, shows the independent variable. |
| Y axis | On a graph, shows the dependent variable. |
| Confirm (hypothesis) | Data supports the hypothesis. |
| Modify (hypothesis) | Data supports some of the hypothesis, but not all of it. |
| Reject (hypothesis) | Data does not support the hypothesis. |
| Trend | General direction of something. On a graph, it shows increases, decreases, or remaining stable with no change. |
| Stable/no change | Data remains the same |
| Accuracy | How correct something is |
| Exponential increase | Data rises quickly |
| Sources of error | Limits accuracy/precision of results. Examples include miscalculation, equipment failure, skipping steps. |
| Steady increase | Data rises steadily over time. |
| Increase then decrease | Data rises and then falls |
| Decreases then stabilizes | Data falls then doesn't change |
| Miscalculation | Error in math that can limit the accuracy or precision of experimental results. |
| Validate | Making sure data is accurate and precise. Done by using data from many people or repeating the experiment (repeat trials). |
| Increases then stabilizes | Data rises then doesn't change. |
| Precision | How close to the actual value after many repetitions. |
