Metric Measure (and Scientific Method)

What does the scientific method usually begin with?

• finding data
• analyzing data
• a question
• drawing a conclusion

Why was the metric system created?

• to pick a fight with another country
• to standardize measurements
• to create a competing measurement system
• so that we have two systems to learn in school

The International System (SI) is organized based on...

• tens
• hundreds
• thousands
• tenths

When should you hypothesize when using the scientific method?

• before you have a question
• after you analyze data
• after gathering data
• after having a question or problem

A good scientist should always communicate findings, regardless of the outcome of an experiment.  
T or F?

• True
• False
• Huh?

The scientific instrument used for measuring weight...

• pan balance
• graduated cylinder
• thermometer
• spring scale

The metric units used for mass...

• ounces
• grams
• pounds
• tons

The type of measurement for measuring distance from one point to another...

• altitude
• circumference
• length
• weight

The unit of measure typically used on a graduated cylinder...

• mL
• liter
• ounce
• kiloliter

The base unit for volume...

• milliliter
• gram
• milligram
• liter