Quimester 1 Study Guide Questions

Question 1

Be able to compare and contrast the scientific method with the engineering design process

Answer 1

Scientists inquire about natural phenomena, explore the natural world and discover new knowledge about our universe

Engineers apply scientific knowledge to solve problems, consider cost, efficiency, other parameters, while attempting to design a solution

Question 2

What should you put in a data table

Answer 2

Data tables show the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. It should have title, labels, units, organized, data.

Question 3

What should you put in a graph

Answer 3

They make complicated information easy to understand.

It should include title, x axis, y axis, legend/key, data

Question 4

Where to put the information in a graph

Answer 4

Independent, variable goes in the x axis. Dependent variable in the y axis

Question 5

When to use each type of graph

Answer 5

Line graph: used to track changes over a period of time or amounts of something.

Bar graph: used to compare things between different groups

Pie graph: used when you are trying to compare parts of a whole

Question 6

Energy

Answer 6

The ability to do work. Measured in

Question 7

Force

Answer 7

A push or pull on an object resulting from an interaction wtih another object (person)

Force=mass x acceleration

Measured in newtons

Question 8

Work

Answer 8

Transfer of energy

Work= force(N) x distance(m)

Measured in joules

Question 9

List and summarize each of the steps of the scientific method.

Answer 9

1) state the problem or ask a question. A problem is something you want to solve, a question is something you want the answer to. 2) gather info. It is important to have some background information about the topic. 3) form a hypothesis. An educated guess or prediction about the answer to you question or problem. 4) perform experiment. 5) collect and analyze data. Make a chart or graph. 6) draw conclusions