Adjustment of observations
When we try to measure things, we sometimes make mistakes. These mistakes can happen because of different factors such as the equipment we used, the conditions we were in, or the way we observed things. To make sure our measurements are as accurate as possible, we need to adjust them.
Think about playing with Legos. Sometimes we don't put the pieces together perfectly and they don't fit just right. We might need to wiggle them around or take them apart and try again. Adjusting our measurements is kind of like wiggling the Legos around until they fit perfectly.
Let's say we are measuring the temperature outside. We use a thermometer to get our measurement. But what if the thermometer is old and rusty? It might not be reading the temperature correctly. We need to adjust our measurement by using a different thermometer that we know is accurate.
Or, imagine we are measuring the length of a stick. But we didn't measure from the very tip of the stick, we measured from a spot that was a little bit off. To adjust our measurement, we would need to re-measure from the right spot.
Overall, adjusting our observations means making changes to our measurements to make them more accurate. It's like making sure all our Legos fit perfectly together so we can build the best tower possible!
Think about playing with Legos. Sometimes we don't put the pieces together perfectly and they don't fit just right. We might need to wiggle them around or take them apart and try again. Adjusting our measurements is kind of like wiggling the Legos around until they fit perfectly.
Let's say we are measuring the temperature outside. We use a thermometer to get our measurement. But what if the thermometer is old and rusty? It might not be reading the temperature correctly. We need to adjust our measurement by using a different thermometer that we know is accurate.
Or, imagine we are measuring the length of a stick. But we didn't measure from the very tip of the stick, we measured from a spot that was a little bit off. To adjust our measurement, we would need to re-measure from the right spot.
Overall, adjusting our observations means making changes to our measurements to make them more accurate. It's like making sure all our Legos fit perfectly together so we can build the best tower possible!