Science and Engineering Practices

Question 1

Alternative

Answer 1

One or more ways to do something different.

Question 2

Analyze

Answer 2

To look closely at the results of tests to find meaning in what has been gathered.

Data can be collected in charts, tables, graphs, and other written forms.

Question 3

Argument

Answer 3

A discussion between two or more people during which your statements are backed by evidence.

Question 4

Communicate

Answer 4

An exchange of ideas or points of view; can be in verbal or written form.

Question 5

Compare

Answer 5

To look at two or more things and determine how they are alike or different.

Question 6

Computational

Answer 6

Related to performing mathematical calculations.

Question 7

Conduct

Answer 7

To carry out something. Example: you might conduct a test on a new model you have built

Question 8

Constraints

Answer 8

The limitations that are placed on completing a task. It can also mean the rules of the task.

Question 9

Construct

Answer 9

To form a sentence, paragraph, or discussion point in order to explain something.

Question 10

control

Answer 10

the part of the experiment that is kept the same

Question 11

Criteria

Answer 11

The requirements that are used to decide if something is a success.

Question 12

Critique

Answer 12

A review or evaluation of someone’s work.

Question 13

Data

Answer 13

The facts and statistics that are collected as something is being tested to see if it will or will not work.

Question 14

Define

Answer 14

To determine the meaning of something or list the rules of a task

Question 15

Develop

Answer 15

To create something; to develop a model means that you create or design the model.

Question 16

Engage

Answer 16

To participate or take part in; like a discussion

Question 17

Estimate

Answer 17

To approximately calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something

Question 18

Evaluate

Answer 18

To judge or calculate the importance or the meaning of something

Question 19

Evidence

Answer 19

The facts or information that proves that something is true or valid

Question 20

Explanation

Answer 20

To tell or write something that makes a belief clear. It should be based on test results and evidence

Question 21

Format

Answer 21

The way in which something Is arranged or in order

Question 22

Graph

Answer 22

A diagram showing the relationship between things. It is used to compare

Question 23

hypothesis

Answer 23

a precise, testable statement of what the researcher predicts will be the outcome of the study

Question 24

Improve

Answer 24

To make changes in something in order to make it work better. Refine is another word for this

Question 25

Interpret

Answer 25

To explain the meaning of something.

Example: After data is gathered and analyzed, you would describe what the results mean

Question 26

Investigate

Answer 26

To carry out research or study to discover facts or information

Question 27

Mathematical

Answer 27

Being related to math

Question 28

Measure

Answer 28

To determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Question 29

Media

Answer 29

The ways in which information is sent out. This includes newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, billboards, mail, telephone, etc

Question 30

Model

Answer 30

A dimensional representation of a person or a thing. A model is usually much smaller in scale

Question 31

Peers

Answer 31

Another person that is at the same status as yourself. Example: a group of students are peers

Question 32

Refine

Answer 32

To improve something by making small changes. Improve is another word for this

Question 33

solution

Answer 33

The answer to a problem

Question 34

Success

Answer 34

The accomplishment of a goal by following the rules of the task and staying within the limits of the task

Question 35

variable

Answer 35

the part of an experiment that is changed