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Nature of science

TermDefinition
Empirical Evidence The observations,measurements,and other types of date that people gather and test to support and evaluate scientific explanations
Theory the explanation for some phenomenon that is based on obsvations.
Law statements, based on repeated experiments or observations, that describe or predict a range of natural phenomena.
experiment any process in which measurements are used and tests are carried out to verify or refute a hypothesis.
hypothesis A statement about a specific research question, and it outlines the expected result of the experiment.
dependent variable Two multiple regression analyses were performed with each contraceptive measure as a dependent variable.
observation an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
independent variable the variable you manipulate or vary in an experimental study to explore its effects.
data the smallest units of factual information that can be used as a basis for calculation, reasoning, or discussion.
model a representation of real-world phenomena.
engineering the application of scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge in order to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes.
technology the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications
prototype a human-made object that is used as the standard of measurement of some physical quantity to base all measurement of that physical quantity against
trade off when one trait cannot increase without a decrease in another (or vice versa).
risk benefit analysis A specialised field of applied science that involves reviewing scientific data and studies in order to evaluate risks associated with certain hazards.
life cycle analysis a standardised method to quantitatively assess environmental impacts.
Pugh chat allows for the comparison of a number of design candidates leading ultimately to which best meets a set of criteria.
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