Observing/measurement Flashcards
1
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Information gathered from observation is called
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Evidence or data
2
Q
Observations are usually followed by attempted..
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Explanations or inferences
3
Q
Inferences are not always…
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Correct
4
Q
Observation need to be….
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Accurate and objective
5
Q
Observation can be either….
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Quantitative or qualitative
6
Q
Quantitative uses…
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Numbers
7
Q
Qualitative uses…
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Descriptions without numbers
8
Q
Comparing an object an object or process to a standard
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Measuring
9
Q
Scientists use a common set of standards called..
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The INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI)
10
Q
Length
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Meter (M)
11
Q
Liquid volume
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Liter (L)
12
Q
Mass
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Gram (G)
13
Q
Temperature
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Degrees Celsius (•c)
14
Q
Monkeys can dance by da hairy king
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Mill- 1/1000 Centi- 1/100 Deci- 1/10 Base unit- 1 Deka- 10 Hecto- 100 Kilo- 1000
15
Q
Scientific method
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- Identify the problem
- Gather info about the problem
- Form a hypothesis
- Test the hypothesis
- Analyze data
- Draw conclusion
- Report results
16
Q
Bigger to smaller =
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Right
17
Q
Smaller to bigger =
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Left
18
Q
Using one or more of your senses to gather information about the world
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Observing
