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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 | A repeatable observation of a quantity that includes a number and a unit. |
| S.I. System | A complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists. |
| Line graph | A graph that is used to show a relationship between two things. |
| Bar graph | A graph that has vertical lines that are used to show the relationship among data. |
| Pie graph | A graph that uses a circle divided into sections to display data. |
| length | A measurement or extent of something from end to end. |
| Mass | A measure of the amount of matter in a solid,liquid,or gas. |
| Volume | The quantity that describes an amount of space |
| Density | The degree of compactness of a substance. |
| Tempature | The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object. |
| Displacement | The moving of something from its place or position. |
| Meniscus | The curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube. |