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nature of science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| empirical evidence | information gathered through direct observation, experience or experimentation rather than theoretical reasoning or speculation. |
| theory | a well-substantiated, comprehensive explanation for natural phenomena, supported by a vast body of evidence, repeated testing, and observation, rather than a mere guess |
| law | In science, a law is a descriptive generalization about how a particular natural phenomenon will always behave under certain conditions, often expressed mathematically and based on repeated observations and experiments |
| hypothesis | a proposed, testable explanation for a phenomenon that is based on existing knowledge or observations and predicts the outcome of an experiment |
| dependent variable | the factor that is measured or observed to see if it is affected by changes made to the independent variable. |
| observation | the fundamental process of actively gathering information about the natural world through the use of senses or scientific instruments |
| engineering | the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain practical solutions to real-world problems |
| model | a representation of an idea, object, or process used to understand and explain the real world. |
| data | a gathered body of facts, observations, and numerical or descriptive information obtained from experiments and observations, which is then used to analyze, draw conclusions, and make informed decisions. |
| model | a representation of an idea, object, or process used to understand and explain the real world. |
| technology | the practical application of scientific knowledge and organized knowledge to achieve practical purposes. |
| prototype | a characteristic that helps define and distinguish a substance, such as its color, density, or how it reacts with other substances |
| trade off | a situation where improving one trait or function of an organism or system necessarily leads to a decrease or compromise in another, often due to limited resources or conflicting functional demands. |
| risk benefit analysis | a systematic process for evaluating the potential negative outcomes (risks) against the potential positive outcomes (benefits) of a study or intervention |
| life cycle analysis | a method of evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a product, process, or service by considering all stages of its existence, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal or recycling |
| Pugh chart | a qualitative decision-making tool developed by Stuart Pugh for comparing and selecting the best design or concept from a set of alternatives |
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