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Nature of science

Unit 1

TermDefinition
empirical evidence Empirical evidence is information gained through direct observation, experiments, or real-world experience.
theory A well reasoned and careful explanation of a set of facts.
law A system of system of rules created by the somebody or something.
experiment A structured test or procedure carried out under controlled conditions.
hypothesis A proposed explanation or educated guess.
dependent variable the exact factor that measure, test, or observe in a experiment to see or observe in a experiment
observation To talk about other people opinion or what we saw from our perspective.
independent varible The cause or input in a experiment.
Data A collection of raw, unorganized facts, numbers and more
model something that helps the scientist that understands how real it works or good.
engineering a person that designs buildings and structures and machines and more.
technology the practical use of scientific knowledge and human ingenuity to solve problems, complete tasks, and make life easier
prototype an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept, evaluate design,
trade-off a situational decision that involves giving up one quality, amount, or property in return for gaining something else
life cycle analysis a scientific method used to evaluate the total environmental impact of a product, process, or service across its entire lifespan
pugh chart structured decision-making tool used in engineering and science to compare multiple options against a baseline standard
risk-benefit analysis is a systematic process used to compare the potential negative outcomes (risks) of an action, decision, or product against its expected positive outcomes (benefits)
Created by: Journey preston
 

 



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