Math Skills Vocabulary Flashcards
Approximation
A rounded number
Arithmetic
A branch of mathematics that deals with rational numbers
Capacity
The measure of how much matter can fit in a given area
Clinical Trial
A test in which a new drug or procedure is used on a group of patients who have a similar condition
Conversion Factor
A ratio or expression used to change a number from one system into another
Decimals
A way to write fractions using a decimal point
Estimation
A prediction of a numerical value based on the evidence that is available
Fraction
A ratio of two numbers
Improper Fraction
A fraction in which the numerator is larger than the denominator
Metric System
A standardized system of measurement that uses base units and prefixes to indicate values
Proper Fraction
A fraction in which the numerator is smaller than the denominator
Rational Numbers
Numbers that can be written as ratios, or fractions
Reducing A Fraction
The act of simplifying a fraction so it has the smallest possible numerator and denominator
Rounding Rules
Standard guidelines for changing a number into an approximation
Sample Size
The number of people tested during a clinical trial
