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100

fraction equal to 1, contains both original and equivalent

conversion factor

100

how close to target 

accuracy

100

3.21 g = _ mg

3210 mg

100

40 870 L

4 SDs

100

45.61 + 3.25 + 10.205

59.07

200
subdivided into measurement units

graduated

200

how repeatable

precision

200

89 km = cm

8,900,000 cm

200

84.800 g

5 SDs

200

10.3 x 6.1

62.83--> 63

300

displays measurement using a pointer on a scale

analog

300

helps keep measurement honest

precision

300

13 dm = __ m

1.3 m

300

Round to 1 SD:

0.0892

0.09

300

108.9 - 74.003

34.897 --> 34.9

400

units that come from basic SI units

derived

400
Measured: 3.12 , 5.33 , 4.2

Actual: 2.08

no accurate or precise

400

1.03 x 10g= ___ kg

1.03 kg

400

30.01 m

4 SDs

400

% error: 

actual-2.56 g

observed - 3.08 g

52%

500

device made for purpose of refining, extending, or substituting for human senses when measuring

instrument

500

Measured: 8.34 , 8.28 , 8.4

Actual: 8.30

Accurate and precise

500

8.97 x 107 L = ___ mL

8.97 x 1010 mL
500

0.00908320

6 SDs

500

density = mass/volume

319 g (mass), 7.42 g/mL (density)

42.99 mL

(SD: 43.0)