Measurement and Scientific Tools

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What is the prefix for 0.1?

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Deci-

Front

What type of observation describes qualities or characteristics?

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Qualitative observation

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What type of observation involves numerical measurements?

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Quantitative observation

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What does it mean for a measurement to be accurate?

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A measurement is accurate if it is close to the true value.

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What does it mean for a measurement to be precise?

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A measurement is precise if it yields consistent results under the same conditions.

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What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

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Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision refers to the consistency of repeated measurements.

Front

Which tool is used to measure mass?

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Balance

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Which tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Which tool is used to measure liquid volume?

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Graduated cylinder

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What is an example of a qualitative observation?

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The flower is red.