Science skills study cards

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Measures liquid volume

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Graduated cylinder

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Specialty of graduated cylinders?

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Measure small amounts accurately; used when precision is key.

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Wide open top with a small spout, used to measure, heat, and mix large liquids.

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beaker

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Example of a quantitative observation:

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The temperature is 30°C.

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Main goal of making inferences?

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To make conclusions based on evidence.

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Qualitative observation example:

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The apple is red and juicy.

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Leaves on the second plant were green; first plant's leaves were brown.

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qualitative

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Balloon size increased from 5in to 8in.

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quantitative

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Data that is descriptive, using qualities or characteristics, and your 5 senses is called...

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qualitative

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Data measurable with numbers is called...

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quantitative