1.2 bio quiz Flashcards
Qualitative Definition
Observations with our senses
Quantitative Definition
Observation with numbers/measurements
Difference between qualitative and quantitative
Qualitative involves of observation of a characteristic. Quantitative is an observation involving a measurement of that object.
What does length measure?
Distance between two points
What does mass measure?
Weight of an object
What does volume measure?
Space that an object takes up
What does temp measure?
Degree of hotness
Length unit
meter (m)
Mass unit
Kilogram (kg)
Volume unit
Liter (L)
Time unit
Seconds (s)
Temperature unit
Kelvin (K)
Definition of precision
The fact of being accurate
Definition of accuracy
The quality of being correct & precise
What is the equation for converting celsius to fahrenheit
F = (c)(9/5)+32
What is standard deviation
Used to quantify the amount of variation in a data set
Steps of standard deviation
- find the mean
- find the variance
- find the standard deviation
graph relations
direct, indirect, constant, curved, peak line
Independent variable go on what axis
X-Axis
Dependent variable go on what axis
Y-axis
Convert 3 mm to cm
30cm