cole.studies
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Science
A particular way of knowing about the world
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Ex. of hypothesis
If runners drink water before a race, then they will run faster.
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Observation
fact
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Inference
theory based on fact
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Accuracy
correctness of measurement
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Precision
how similar measurements are
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Steps of an experiment
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analyze
Conclude
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Steps of technological design
Problem identification
Solution design
Implementation
Evaluation
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Criteria for technological solution
Cost, time, materials
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Fact
an objective, verifiable observation
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Principle
a statement based on repeated experimental observation
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Law
broad concept of principle that is accepted as fact (how)
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Theory
an explanation of an observed phenomenon which never becomes fact (why)
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Qualitative
describes qualities
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Quantitative
uses numbers to measure something
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IV
cause
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DV
effect
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Constants
aspects of an experiment that are held constant
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Experimental group
groups that are being tested
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Control group
group used for comparison
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Technology
the advancement of society
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Engineering
applies scientific and mathematical principles to solve problems
