How Science Works: Language

There is an extensive list of scientific terms that you need to learn if you are to succeed with an AQA ISA. Indeed, these terms are also examined in the subjects papers too!

AQA's Glossary

Here we take a close look at each term listed in AQA's glossary and explain them in a little more detail with examples. Good luck!

Accuracy
Calibration
Data / Datum
Errors:
random
systematic
zero

Evidence
Fair test
Precision
Reliability
True Value
Validity
Variables:
categoric
continuous
control
dependent / independent
discrete
ordered

Acknowledgements

Text shown in this type is an extract from the AQA GCSE Science Specifications.
All other text is © 2008 A P Harmsworth.

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