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nature of sicence

unit 1

TermDefinition
empirical evidence observations, measurements, and other types of data that people gather and test to support and evaluate scientific explanations
theory he explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning; that is supported by a large quantity of evidence; and that does not conflict with any existing experimental results or observations
law a descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts events under certain conditions
experienced the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation
hypothesis a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation
dependent variable a scientific investigation, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more independent variables
observation the process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses
independent variable in a scientific investigation, the factor that is deliberately manipulated
data information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning
model a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
engineering the application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems
technology the application of science for practical purposes; the use of tools
prototype a test model of a product
trade-off the giving up of one thing in return for another, often applied to the engineering design process
risk benefit analysis the systematic evaluation of the risks and benefits associated with the intake of substances present in foods or diets
life cycle analysis the systematic analysis of the potential environmental impacts of products or services during their entire life cycle
Pugh chart a table used to compare the features of multiple items, such as technological products or solutions
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