Science and Engineering Practices Flashcards
Alternative
One or more ways to do something different.
Analyze
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.
Argument
A discussion between two or more people during which your statements are backed by evidence.
Communicate
An exchange of ideas or points of view; can be in verbal or written form.
Compare
To look at two or more things and determine how they are alike or different.
Computational
Related to performing mathematical calculations.
Conduct
To carry out something. Example: you might conduct a test on a new model you have built
Constraints
The limitations that are placed on completing a task. It can also mean the rules of the task.
Construct
To form a sentence, paragraph, or discussion point in order to explain something.
control
the part of the experiment that is kept the same
Criteria
The requirements that are used to decide if something is a success.
Critique
A review or evaluation of someone’s work.
Data
The facts and statistics that are collected as something is being tested to see if it will or will not work.
Define
To determine the meaning of something or list the rules of a task
Develop
To create something; to develop a model means that you create or design the model.
Engage
To participate or take part in; like a discussion
Estimate
To approximately calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something
Evaluate
To judge or calculate the importance or the meaning of something
Evidence
The facts or information that proves that something is true or valid
Explanation
To tell or write something that makes a belief clear. It should be based on test results and evidence
Format
The way in which something Is arranged or in order
Graph
A diagram showing the relationship between things. It is used to compare
hypothesis
a precise, testable statement of what the researcher predicts will be the outcome of the study
Improve
To make changes in something in order to make it work better. Refine is another word for this
Interpret
To explain the meaning of something.
Example: After data is gathered and analyzed, you would describe what the results mean
Investigate
To carry out research or study to discover facts or information
Mathematical
Being related to math
Measure
To determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Media
The ways in which information is sent out. This includes newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, billboards, mail, telephone, etc
Model
A dimensional representation of a person or a thing. A model is usually much smaller in scale
Peers
Another person that is at the same status as yourself. Example: a group of students are peers
Refine
To improve something by making small changes. Improve is another word for this
solution
The answer to a problem
Success
The accomplishment of a goal by following the rules of the task and staying within the limits of the task
variable
the part of an experiment that is changed
