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Nature of science

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TermDefinition
empirical evidence The observation measurements and other types of data that people gather and test to support and evaluate scientific explanition
theory A system of ideas that explains many related observation and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation.
law A descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts event under certain conditions
experiment an organized procedure study something under controld
hypothesis a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investagation
Dependent verable in a scientific investigation the factor that changes as a result
obsevation the process of obtaning information by using the senses the infomation
independent variable in a scientific investagation the factor that is deliberately
data information gathered by observation or expermentation
model a pattern plan repersentation
engineering the application of science and mathematics to solve real life problems
technology the application of science for practical purpose
prototype a test of a model product
trade-off the giving up of one thing in return for another often applied to the engeniering desine procecs
risk benefit anylist the comparison of the risk and benefits
life cycle anylist the evaluation of the mertarials and energy used for the manufacture
Pugh chart a table used to compare the features of mltiple items such at tecnolgacl froduct
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