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Intro to Measurement
Observations & Measurement
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inference | An explanation about what is being observed. |
| observation | Using one or more of your senses to examine something carefully. |
| qualitative | An observation that does NOT contain numbers. |
| quantitative | An observation that does contain numbers. |
| graduated cylinder | An instrument used to measure volume. |
| triple beam balance | An instrument used to measure mass. |
| classification | Grouping items according to similar characteristics. |
| mass | Measuring the amount of matter in an object. |
| weight | The measurement of the force of gravity on an object. |
| temperature | Measuring how hot or cold something is. |
| length | Measuring the distance from one point to another. |