Prefixes Flashcards
1
Q
mega (M)
A
10^6
2
Q
kilo (k)
A
10^3
3
Q
centi (c)
A
10^-2
4
Q
milli (m)
A
10^-3
5
Q
micro (u)
A
10^-6
6
Q
nano (n)
A
10^-9
7
Q
Theory
A
Attempt at explaining why something happens
8
Q
Law
A
Summarized what happens (not why)
9
Q
Quantitive observation
A
Involve numbers
10
Q
Qualitative observation
A
Do not have numbers
11
Q
Scientific method
A
- Make observations
- Formulate hypothesis
- Experiment
12
Q
Hypothesis
A
A possible explanation for an observation
13
Q
uncertain
A
A digit that must be estimated
14
Q
Accuracy
A
Agreement of a particular value with the true value
Ex hitting the bullseye
15
Q
Precision
A
Degree of agreement among several measurements of the same quantity
Ex tight grouping on a target
