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Extrapolation

GCSE Combined Science · key term

Extrapolation

Definition

Estimating a value beyond the range of the collected data by extending a line or curve.

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OCR GCSE Combined Science B · J260

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science

Extrapolation means extending the relationship beyond the collected data. Extending this line to 50 s predicts 50 cm³. That prediction assumes the flow continues at the same rate.
Revise: Graphs and Data Analysis

OCR Combined Science B past papers

Related key terms

Categoric variable
Continuous variable
Gradient
Interpolation
Line of best fit

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Extrapolation — OCR GCSE Combined Science B Definition