Measurement in Scientific Investigations Quiz
Authored by Laura Gratz
Science
10th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a measurement in the context of scientific investigations?
A process of collecting data
A method of analyzing data
A way to interpret results
A technique for conducting experiments
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which balance shows measurements that are precise but not accurate? Assume the correct measurement is 5.670 g.
Balance 1
Balance 2
Balance 3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain the difference between accuracy and precision in measurements.
Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision refers to how close repeated measurements are to each other.
Accuracy and precision both refer to how close a measurement is to the true value.
Accuracy refers to the consistency of measurements, while precision refers to the correctness of measurements.
Accuracy and precision are interchangeable terms in measurements.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are significant figures and why are they important in measurements?
They are digits that carry meaning contributing to a measurement's precision.
They are random numbers used in calculations.
They are figures used in statistical analysis.
They are numbers that do not affect the accuracy of measurements.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
In scientific inquiries, measurements should be expressed ____________.
in metric units
in imperial units
in SI units
in any units
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the measurement of this bug (refer to the arrow)? Use the correct number of significant figures and include a unit.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the temperature according to this thermometer? Use the correct number of significant figures and include the unit you would use in a scientific inquiry.
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