Analyzing Data - Units and Measurement

Quantity: Mass, Base unit: kilogram, Unit abbreviation: kg.

Quantity: Length, Base unit: meter, Unit abbreviation: m.

Quantity: Time, Base unit: second, Unit abbreviation: s.

Quantity: Temperature, Base unit: kelvin, Unit abbreviation: K.

Canned goods have a higher density than paper goods, making them heavier.

Paper goods have a higher density than canned goods, making them heavier.

Both canned and paper goods have the same density.

Density does not affect the weight of the goods.

Identify the problem, generate solutions, evaluate solutions

Define the problem, implement the solution, review the results

Understand the problem, brainstorm solutions, choose the best solution

Analyze the problem, develop a plan, execute the plan

Add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature

Subtract 273.15 from the Celsius temperature

Multiply the Celsius temperature by 273.15

Divide the Celsius temperature by 273.15

3.0 x 10^-2 cm

0.3 x 10^-1 cm

30 x 10^-3 cm

0.03 x 10^1 cm

A number used to change one set of units to another

A tool for measuring temperature

A method for calculating interest rates

A device for converting electrical energy

5 liters x 1 kiloliter / 1000 = 0.005 kiloliters

5 liters x 1 kiloliter / 1000 = 0.0005 kiloliters

5 liters x 1 kiloliter / 1000 = 0.05 kiloliters

5 liters x 1 kiloliter / 1000 = 0.5 kiloliters

a. Precise, b. Accurate, c. Precise and Accurate

a. Accurate, b. Precise, c. Accurate and Precise

a. Precise and Accurate, b. Precise, c. Accurate

a. Accurate, b. Accurate and Precise, c. Precise

error.

percent error.

measured value.

precise measurement.

significant figures

decimal points

whole numbers

fractions