Medical Math Vocab

Decimal ac

Formula

equation used to understand the relationships between variables; rule for solving math problems

Histograms

representations of the distribution of data; data grouped into ranges

Line Graphs

displays statistics of data which varies continuously over time

Modern Metric System of Measurement

official system of measurement in most countries; also known as the International System of Units (SI); defined and govered by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)

Proportion

expression stating two ratios are equal

Quantitative

data which can be recorded with numbers

Ratio

comparison of numbers; expression showing the relationship between two quantities

Tables

structures used to organize large amounts of data into easy

U.S. Customary System of Measurement

most commonly used system of measurement in the United States; defined and governed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Bar graph

compare quantities in different categories