Units, Observations, and Inferences Flashcard

Front

What is an observation?

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To notice something with your 5 senses (touch, see, taste, smell, hear)

Front

Using your observations to make a guess is called?

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Inference

Front

What type of observation uses tools and gives us numbers?

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Quantitative Observation

Front

What type of observation can we make with our senses?

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Qualitative Observation

Front

The Scientific Method is

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Steps followed by scientists to answer questions

Front

2,000 mg = ________ g

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2

Front

Which of the following is a Qualitative Observation?
Options: The liquid is blue, The liquid is 50ml, The temperature is 25°C, The mass is 10 grams

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The liquid is blue

Front

Example of a Quantitative Observation:
- The flower is red
- The sound is loud
- The length is 15 cm
- The texture is rough

Back

The length is 15 cm

Front

What is the length of the scissors? Options: 2 in., 2 cm, 4 in, 4 km

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2 in.

Front

16.45 m = ________ cm

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1645, 1645.0, 1645 cm