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nature of science

unit 1

TermDefinition
empirical evidence information collected through observations and measurements
theory information that comes from observations experiments or real world experiences
law evidence from repeated testing and observations
experiment a pattern that is repeatedly observed and is supported by evidence
hypothesis a testable prediction based of observations
dependent variable the factor you measure or observe in an experiment
observation using your senses to notice and record something
independent variable its the you change on purpose science
data the facts measurements or observations collected during an experiment
model its a design of an object system or process that helps scientist understand how something works
engineering using science math and technology to create and build solutions to problems
technology using science take make new tools solve problems or make things easier
prototype a model of the final product made to test how it works
trade of giving up one benefit for another benefit
life cycle analysis studying a products environmental effects from when its made to when its destroyed
pugh chart a decision making chart used to compare different designs or solutions
risk benefits analysis comparing the possible risks of a choice with its benefits
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