Math in Science Vocab

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Using the _________ as the standard measurement system allows scientists to compare data and communicate results.

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International System of Units (SI)

Front

Space occupied by an object or substance.

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Volume

Front

Measure of matter in an object.

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Mass

Front

Measure of mass in a volume.

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Density

Front

Curve of liquid in a cylinder.

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Meniscus

Front

Force of gravity on an object.

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Weight

Front

Approximation of a number based on reasonable assumptions.

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Estimate

Front

A way to communicate measurement precision.

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Significant figures

Front

Numerical average of a data set.

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Mean

Front

Middle number in ordered data set.

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Median