Accounting /ACT Science Part 3

ACT Science Part 3

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A set of flashcards covering important scientific terms and concepts for the ACT Science section.

indicator

any device that measures, records, or visibly points out any of various substances used to point out, such as, a cause, treatment, or outcome on an action
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Term
Definition
indicator
any device that measures, records, or visibly points out any of various substances used to point out, such as, a cause, treatment, or outcome on an ac...
ingredient
any of the components of which something is made
interpolation
estimating a value that falls between two known values; a 'best-fit line' on a graph
interpretation
the act of telling the meaning of; explanation
inverse (indirect) relationship
the connection between two variable that shows the opposite effect (i.e., when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable de...
investigate
to study by close and careful observation

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TermDefinition
indicator
any device that measures, records, or visibly points out any of various substances used to point out, such as, a cause, treatment, or outcome on an action
ingredient
any of the components of which something is made
interpolation
estimating a value that falls between two known values; a 'best-fit line' on a graph
interpretation
the act of telling the meaning of; explanation
inverse (indirect) relationship
the connection between two variable that shows the opposite effect (i.e., when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable deceases.)
investigate
to study by close and careful observation
irregular
not continuous or coming at set times
issue
something that is questioned
judgment
an opinion formed by examining and comparing
justify
to prove or show to be right or reasonable
legend
a title, description, or key accompanying a figure or map
maximum
as great as possible in amount or degree
measurement
the act of finding out the size or amount of something
mechanism
the parts or steps that make up a process or activity
minimum
as small as possible in amount or degree
model
a pattern or figure of something to be made
modify
to make changes in something
observation
the act of nothing and recording facts and events
opinion
a belief based on experience and on seeing certain facts
optimum
the best r most favorable degree, condition, or amount
pattern
a model, guide, or plan used in making things; definite direction, tendency, or characteristics
perform
to carry out; accomplish
phenomenon
an observable fact or event
precision
the quality of being exactly stated; exact arrangement
predict
to figure out and tell beforehand