Biology A-Level
Constant, readable scale choice
What Constant, readable scale choice means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Constant, readable scale choice
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A simple step such as 1, 2, 5 or 10 units per major square, kept constant along the whole axis, makes intermediate values easy to read.
Topics that use Constant, readable scale choice
- Analysis (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate arithmetic and significant figures
- Dependent variable
- Independent variable
- Intercepts and axis origin
- Precision and resolution of measurements
- Rounding conventions in calculations
- Rules for identifying significant figures
- Selecting the appropriate operation
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