Precision Defines

question 13

Multiple Choice

Precision defines:

• A) The amount of attributes being used in a measurement
• B) How closely a measurement represents the real-world items being measured
• C) The error threshold (i.e., maximum allowable error) for a measurement
• D) How often a measurement is made correctly

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Definitions:

Ultrasound

A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside the body, commonly used in pregnancy.

CVS

Chorionic Villus Sampling, a prenatal test where a sample of chorionic villi is taken from the placenta for genetic testing.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism, which can be natural or man-made.