Metric Prefixes
prefix with factor of 10-2
centi
This is the systematic study of the universe to produce observations, inferences, and models.
science
This is a workable explanation or description of a phenomena, and may be conceptual, physical, or mathematical.
model
the SI unit for length, with the abbreviation m
meter
This type of data is often in the form of words and descriptions, such as color.
qualitative
prefix with factor of 1,000
kilo
This is the study of nonliving matter and energy.
physical science
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the SI unit of mass, written as kg
kilogram
quantitative
prefix with factor of 10-1, or 0.1
deci
This is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter, and changes in matter.
Chemistry
This describes a phenomena under certain conditions, and is often in the form of a mathematical equation.
law
This type of unit is a mathematical combination of two or more base units, such as m/s
derived units
These are the measurable aspects of an object or event, including mass, time, length or weight.
dimensions
prefix with factor of 10-6, with a symbol similar to a "u" with a long tail on the left
micro
This is the study of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
physics
This is a model that explains a related set of phenomena
theory
This is the SI unit for amount of something
mol
This compares a measurement to the accepted or expected value.
Accuracy
prefix with factor of 106, with a symbol of M
mega
This is the process of deciding right from wrong, and is important for all branches of science
ethics
This refers to how well a model continues to hold up as new information is discovered.
workability
This is the SI unit to measure electrical current, with the abbreviation A
ampere
This is the degree of exactness of a measurement, and is often based on the decimal point to which something is measured.
precision