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Observation/Metrics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| qualitative observation | uses words to describe |
| quantitative observation | uses numbers to describe |
| inference | make a guess using your observations |
| observation | using your senses to get information |
| metric ruler | measures length in cm, m, kg |
| triple beam balance | measures mass in grams |
| graduated cylinder | measures volume in mL |
| thermometer | measures temperature in Celsius |
| cm, m, mm is used to measure | length |
| mL, L is used to measure | volume (liquid) |
| g, kg, mg is used to measure | mass |
| metric system | used to measure in science class |