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Measurement Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | The correctness of a measurement. |
| Precision | How detailed or exact a measurement is. |
| Estimate | A reasonable guess at a quantity based on an observation. |
| Measurement | Observation of a quantity that includes a number and unit. |
| S.I. System | A complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists. |
| Line Graph | Used to show a relationship between two things. |
| Bar Graph | Used to show the relationship among data. |
| Pie Graph | Uses a circle divided into sections to display data. |
| Length | A distance between two points |
| Mass | Amount of matter in an object. |
| Volume | The amount of space an object takes up. |
| Density | The amount of mass in an object |
| Temperature | The measurement of how hot or cold an object is. |
| Displacement | When water level rises as objects are placed into it. |
| Meniscus | The curved upper surface of a column of liquid. |