80 Questions
What is the effect of a smaller or larger rate of change on the time it takes for something to happen?
It makes it take longer
What is the unit rate of change found by?
Dividing the total amount of change by the amount of time
What is the unit of measurement for distance in the imperial system?
Feet
What is the unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?
Gram
What is the purpose of having a standard set of units in the biology lab?
To allow scientists to communicate effectively and efficiently
What is the difference between mass and volume?
Mass quantifies the amount of substance present and volume quantifies the amount of space occupied
What is density defined as?
Mass divided by volume
What is the formula to find the density of a substance?
Mass divided by volume
Which system of measurement is commonly used in the United States?
Imperial System
What is the purpose of using prefixes in the metric system?
To create larger or smaller units by multiplying or dividing by a power of ten
What is the unit of length in the Standard Measurement System?
inch
What is the unit of mass in the Metric Measurement System?
gram
What is the unit of volume in the Standard Measurement System?
cup
What is the base unit of time in both the Standard and Metric Systems?
second
What is the best approach when a problem can be easily undone in a step-by-step method?
Working backwards
When can we add and subtract measurements?
When they have the same units
What happens when we multiply two measurements that are the same?
We get an answer with squared units
What is a proportion?
A set of ratios that are equal to each other
What is the constant of proportionality in a ratio?
The fixed number that shows the relationship between the first quantity and the second quantity
What happens when we divide two measurement units that are different?
We get an answer with fraction units
What is the unit of force in the Metric Measurement System?
Newton
What is the equation to find the constant of proportionality?
k = y/x
What is one of the ways to find the constant of proportionality?
All of the above
What is the purpose of converting measurement units?
To make them alike
What is a rate?
A comparison of two values with different units
What can we do with measurement units that are alike?
Add, subtract, and multiply them
What is a unit rate?
A rate simplified to a denominator of one
What is an example of a unit rate?
All of the above
What is the purpose of finding the unit rate?
To measure the amount of one unit it takes for something to happen in other units
How can you find the unit rate?
By taking a defined period of time and measuring the output during that time
What is the main focus of this lesson?
Problem solving methods
What is the goal of inductive reasoning?
To draw conclusions that are logically likely
What is an example of deductive reasoning?
Using mathematical algorithms
What is the characteristic of a deductive argument?
It is irrefutable, if the premises are accurate
When is the working backwards method useful?
When the problem is complex and the solution is difficult to determine
What is the first step in the working backwards method?
To start with the final number
What is the purpose of undoing the problem step-by-step in the working backwards method?
To determine the beginning
When might working backwards be a better approach to solving a problem?
When the problem would result in a messy equation if attempted in a straightforward way
What is a characteristic of a complex problem?
The problem is complex and the solution is difficult to determine
What is the result of solving a problem using the working backwards method?
The beginning is determined
What is the purpose of using the working backwards method?
To solve a problem that can be easily undone in a step-by-step method
What is a set of ratios that are equal to each other?
A proportion
What is the relationship between the numerator and the denominator in a ratio?
The numerator is multiplied by the constant of proportionality to get the denominator
What is the equation to find the constant of proportionality?
k = y/x
How can you find the constant of proportionality from a graph?
By counting the number of squares along the x and y axes
What is a rate that compares a ratio of different units?
A rate
What is the difference between a rate and a unit rate?
A rate is a comparison of two values, while a unit rate is a simplified rate
What is an example of a unit rate?
All of the above
How can you find the unit rate of change?
By taking a defined period of time and measuring the output during that time
What is the purpose of finding the unit rate of change?
To find the amount of one unit it takes for something to happen in other units
What is the unit of measurement for distance in the metric system?
Meter
What is the main advantage of having a standard set of units in the biology lab?
To reduce miscommunications and errors
Which system of measurement is widely used around the globe?
Metric system
What is the formula to find the density of a substance?
Density = Mass / Volume
What is the difference between mass and volume?
Mass is the amount of substance, and volume is the amount of space occupied
What is the purpose of using prefixes in the metric system?
To create larger units from smaller ones
What is the unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?
Liter
What is the relationship between the amount of matter and the space it occupies?
The more matter, the more space occupied
What is the unit of measurement for weight in the imperial system?
Pound
What is the characteristic of a measurement that depends on the type of matter in a sample?
Intensive property
What is the unit of weight in the Standard Measurement System?
ounce (oz) and pound (lb)
What is the unit of length in the Metric Measurement System?
centimeter (cm), meter (m), and kilometer (km)
What is the purpose of converting measurement units?
To make different units alike
What happens when we multiply two measurements that are the same?
We end up with an answer with squared units
When can we add and subtract measurements?
When they have the same units
What is the unit of volume in the Metric Measurement System?
milliliter (ml), liter (L), and kiloliter (kl)
What is the unit of time in both the Standard and Metric Systems?
Second, minute, and hour
What happens when we divide two measurement units that are different?
We end up with an answer with fractional units
What is the characteristic of measurement units?
They behave like variables
What is the purpose of measurement units?
To represent a symbol for something we don't know
What is the main goal of inductive reasoning?
To draw conclusions that are logically likely
Which type of reasoning involves using objective truths as premises?
Deductive reasoning
What is the characteristic of a deductive argument?
It is irrefutable
When might working backwards be a better approach to solving a problem?
When a messy equation would result from a straightforward approach
What is the purpose of the working backwards method?
To determine the beginning of a problem from its end
What type of problems might require the working backwards method?
Complex problems with unclear intermediate steps
What is the first step in the working backwards method?
Start with the final result
What is the result of using inductive reasoning?
Conclusions that are logically likely
What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning involves logically likely conclusions, while deductive reasoning involves objective truths
When is the working backwards method used?
When a problem is clearly defined and the end result is clear
Learn the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning in mathematics, with examples of each. Understand how to apply evidence to draw conclusions and use objective truths as premises to make logical arguments.
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