Measurements, Observations and Inferences Flashcards
1
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Observation
A
The action or process of closely monitoring something or someone.
A statement that someone has heard or seen something.
2
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Inference
A
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
The process of inferring something.
3
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Qualitative
A
Data that is more like an observation (the water boiled slowly)
4
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Quantitative
A
Data that is in the form of numbers, can be counted, and is likely in a graph. (The water was 50 degrees C).
5
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Length
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(l)
6
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Weight
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(g, kg)
7
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Time
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(sec, min, hour)
8
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Temperature
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(℃ (℉))
9
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Volume
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(mL, L, kL)
10
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1L
A
1000mL
11
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1m
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100cm
12
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1min
A
60 sec
13
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1hour
A
60min
14
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1kg
A
1000g
15
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Data that is more like an observation (the water boiled slowly)
A
Qualitative
