Changing Scales in Science & Using Feedback Flashcards
1
Q
What is the standard system of units?
A
SI Units.
2
Q
Are all units independent?
A
No, most units are derived from others.
3
Q
What must you do if you want to compare units?
A
Make sure the units are the same.
4
Q
What is an order of magnitude?
A
Powers of 10 (eg, 10^6 is one order smaller than 10^7)
5
Q
How large is the known universe?
A
10^26m
6
Q
What are significant figures based on?
A
The measurement with the least amount of accuracy.
7
Q
What does feedback show?
A
Where you can improve.
8
Q
What does peer review consist of?
A
Comments and responses.
9
Q
What must you provide with an argument in science?
A
Evidence.
10
Q
What goes in a discussion? (5)
A
What you found (tie back to the question), What it means, Limitations of the study, future research and the conclusion of the study.
