information gained through direct or indirect observation or experimentation that is used to confirm or deny a scientific theory.

Well-tested, broad explanation for a wide range of natural phenomena that is supported by a massive amount of evidence.

A descriptive statement or mathematical formula that summarizes an observable pattern or regularity in nature.

A controlled test or procedure carried out to support, disprove or validate a hypothesis.

A tentative, testable explanation for a natural phenomenon or observation.

The measured outcome or response that a researcher observes and record in an experiment.

The active acquisition of information about a natural phenomenon through the use of human senses or scientific instruments.

The specific factor that a researcher intentionally changes or manipulates in a science experiment to test its effects.

The collection of measurements, facts, and observations gathered during an experiment to test a hypothesis.

A physical or conceptual representation of a real-world system, object, or phenomenon that is difficult to observe or understand directly.

The practical application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and create solutions for real-world problems.

The application of scientific knowledge and principles to create practical tools, system, and methods that solve real-world problems.

An early experimental model of a device or product built to test how a design performs in the real world.

A situation where improving one trait, function, or quality forces a reduction or loss in another.

A scientific method used to measure the total environmental impact of a product. material, or service across its entire life span.

A structured scoring tool used to compare multiple competing ideas or design against a baseline reference point to find the optimal solution.

risk-benefit analysis

A systematic process used to weigh potential adverse effects or hazards against anticipated positive outcomes or benefits.

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nature of science

unit 1

Term	Definition
empirical evidence	information gained through direct or indirect observation or experimentation that is used to confirm or deny a scientific theory.
theory	Well-tested, broad explanation for a wide range of natural phenomena that is supported by a massive amount of evidence.
law	A descriptive statement or mathematical formula that summarizes an observable pattern or regularity in nature.
experiment	A controlled test or procedure carried out to support, disprove or validate a hypothesis.
hypothesis	A tentative, testable explanation for a natural phenomenon or observation.
dependent variable	The measured outcome or response that a researcher observes and record in an experiment.
observation	The active acquisition of information about a natural phenomenon through the use of human senses or scientific instruments.
independent variable	The specific factor that a researcher intentionally changes or manipulates in a science experiment to test its effects.
data	The collection of measurements, facts, and observations gathered during an experiment to test a hypothesis.
model	A physical or conceptual representation of a real-world system, object, or phenomenon that is difficult to observe or understand directly.
engineering	The practical application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and create solutions for real-world problems.
technology	The application of scientific knowledge and principles to create practical tools, system, and methods that solve real-world problems.
Prototype	An early experimental model of a device or product built to test how a design performs in the real world.
trade-off	A situation where improving one trait, function, or quality forces a reduction or loss in another.
life cycle analysis	A scientific method used to measure the total environmental impact of a product. material, or service across its entire life span.
Pugh chart	A structured scoring tool used to compare multiple competing ideas or design against a baseline reference point to find the optimal solution.
risk-benefit analysis	A systematic process used to weigh potential adverse effects or hazards against anticipated positive outcomes or benefits.

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