Scientific Method and Measurement

What scientific instrument is used to measure the mass of an object?

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

What scientific instrument is used to measure liquid volume?

• Graduated cylinder

• Meter stick

• Triple beam balance

• Tricorder

What scientific instrument is used to measure distance?

• Meter stick

• Triple beam balance

• Graduated cylinder

• Omni-tool

A _________________ is a testable prediction about what will happen in an experiment, written as an "if, then" statement.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Research

• Variable

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

• Grams

• Meters

• Liters

• Pounds

In a science experiment, what is it called when a scientist records and examines information usually in a table or graph?

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Researching background information

• Drawing conclusions

• Establishing a hypothesis

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

• Liters

• Meters

• Grams

• Gallons

What is the metric unit for measuring distance?

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

• Feet

________________________ means the amount of matter contained within a given volume.

• Density

• Temperature

• Mass

• Volume

What is the formula for calculating density?

• Density = Mass / Volume

• Density = Mass + Volume

• Density = Mass x Volume

• Density = B x Y x O x C