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GCSE Psychology · key term
An approximate result, often calculated by rounding numbers before carrying out the calculation.
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An approximate answer, often obtained by rounding values before calculating.
Revise: Computation SkillsAn estimate is an approximate answer. Round the numbers to convenient values before calculating to judge the likely size of a result.
Use an estimate to check the size of an answer. Do not replace an exact calculation with an estimate unless the question asks you to estimate.
For an estimate, show the rounded numbers used and use ≈ rather than = to connect the estimate to the original calculation.
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An approximate value, often obtained by rounding numbers before calculating.
Revise: Descriptive StatisticsAn estimate is an approximate answer. Researchers may use one for a quick summary or to check whether an exact calculation is plausible.
An approximate result, often calculated by rounding numbers to convenient values before carrying out the calculation.
