Scientists primarily use the metric system of measurement in their work due to its standardized units and ease of conversion. The metric system is based on powers of ten, making calculations simpler and more accurate. The English system, also known as the Imperial system, is less commonly used in scientific research due to its lack of consistency and standardized units.
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metric system and English system
Most scientist use the metric system
Standard measurements make it easier for everyone to know what that measurement means. The metric system, which is the standard system used by scientists, is specifically designed to be easy to use. The English system is much more complicated, mathematically.
The metric system is used by scientists because it is based on factors of ten. This makes it easy to convert from one unit of measurement to another.