Accuracy

(noun)

Exact conformity to truth, or to a rule or model; degree of conformity of a measure to a true or standard value.

Related Terms

  • thorough
  • evidence
  • statistics

Examples of Accuracy in the following topics:

  • Variations in Accuracy

    • Accuracy is vital to the success of your speech; make sure your facts are correct.
    • Choose reliable sources when researching in order to assure your speech's accuracy
  • Defining Evidence

    • Accuracy: The evidence must be truthfully constructed and defined.
    • Evidence must be accurate to be credible, as its credibility rests on its accuracy.
    • Explain how accuracy, audience understanding and relevant context assesses the strength of evidence in persuasive speaking
  • Deploying Evidence

    • It's also helpful to anticipate any questions your audience may have about your evidence, including any challenges they may make to its credibility or accuracy.
    • Explain why speakers must consider accuracy, relevancy, and thoroughness when deploying evidence in public speaking
  • How and When to Use Narrative

    • Whatever the purpose of your speech, you're going to need a way to support your statements to prove their accuracy, but a good speech also makes its points interesting and memorable.
  • Evaluating Material from the Internet

    • Given the widespread authorship of the Internet, carefully evaluate all Internet sources for credibility, reliability, bias and accuracy.
  • Sources of Information

    • Books and articles published in academic journals usually go through a lengthy peer review process that verifies the author's expertise and the material's accuracy.
  • Thoughts for Group and Individual Presenters

Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Algebra
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Writing

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