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Measurements vocabulary

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AccuracyRefers to the closeness of measurements to the correct or accepted value
Conversion FactorA ratio derived from the equality between two different units that can be used to convert form one unit to another.
DensityThe ratio of mass to volume
Derived UnitCombination of SI units form these
Direct Proportionthe relation between quantities whose ratio remains constant, when A changes then B changes by the same factor; also called direct ratio
HypothesisA testable statement
Inverse Proportionopposite in size, degree, or rate of development
ModelIn science is more than a a physical object it is often an explanation of how phenomena occur and how data or events are related
Percent ErrorThe accuracy of an individuate measurement compared to the accepted value
PrecisionThe closeness of a set of measurement to each other
QuantityIs something that has magnitude , size or amount
Scientific MethodA logical approach to solving problems by observing and collecting data formulating hypotheses, testing hypotheses, and formulating theories based on data
Scientific NotationNumbers are written in the form of M* 10n or M E n where the factor M is a number greater than or equal to 1 but less than 10
SIA single international system of measurements
Significant FigureIn a measurement consists of all the digits known with certainty and one digit which is uncertain or estimated
SystemA specific portion of matter in a given region of space that has been selected for study during an experiment or observation
TheoryA broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenomena
VolumeThe amount of space occupied by an object
WeightA measure of the gravitational pull on matter


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New Milford, CT

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