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Nature of Science
Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| empirical evidence | observation and statement of evaluate experiment. |
| theory | the observation of a experiment. |
| law | a descriptive statement or equation. |
| experiment | an oganized procedure to study something under controlled conditions. |
| hypothesis | a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation. |
| dependent variable | In a scientific investigation, the factor that changes as a result. |
| 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 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. |
| life cycle analysis | the evaluation of the materials and energy used for the manufacture, transportation, sale, use, and disposal of a technology. |
| pugh chart | a table used to compare the features of multiple items, such as technological products or solutions. |
| risk benefit analysis | the comparison of the risk and benefits of a decision or product. |