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Nature of science
Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| empirical evidence | information gathered through direct observation. |
| theory | a well-tested evidence-based explanation for a questionable situation |
| law | a system of rules and principles that is set up to guide proper behavior of people. If people break these laws you get in trouble. |
| experiment | a scientific or non-scientific procedure performed to test a hypothesis, principle or idea . |
| hypothesis | A thought or guess for your answer. |
| observation | An observation is the act of gathering information either through your senses or with instruments |
| model | A 3D representation of a person place or thing |
| technology | the way we apply scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
| dependent variable | the factor being measured or observed in an experiment. It is expected to change depending on changes in the independent variable |
| independent variable | a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure |
| data | facts and statics collected together for reference or analysis. |
| engineering | designing and building useful structures, machines, and systems |
| prototype | someone or something that serves as a model or inspiration for those that come later |
| trade-off | a giving up of one thing in return for another |
| life cycle analysis | this is the systematic way of analyzing the envoirnmental impact through out the entire life-cycle of a product, material or process |
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Ivory Tater
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