Scientific Knowledge
The Scientific Method
Representing Data
The Engineering Design Process
100

This is the systematic study of natural events.

Science

100

The procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

Experiment

100

This is often used to record data that is collected.

Data Table or T-Chart

100

A pencil is considered this type of technology.

Simple

200

This is what scientists use to better understand what they are studying.

Observation

200

The process of obtaining information by using the senses.

Observation

200

What type of graph would be use to display percentages?

Circle Graph

200

A cell phone is this type of technology

Complex

300

The scientific name for the data that is collected during a scientific investigation.

Empirical Evidence

300

What is the first thing that must be done through the scientific method?

Define a Problem

300

When a scientist looks for patterns in data collected, what are they doing?

analyzing or examining

300

This idea is used to solve every day problems.

Technology

400

What is science supported by?

Evidence

400

This is a factor in an experiment that is purposefully manipulated.

Independent Variable

400

These are used to show something either larger or smaller than it actually is.

Models

400

Most technology is a result of this type of science.

Engineering

500

A belief that is based on a lack of evidence or personal bias.

Pseudoscience

500

This changes as a result of the independent variable.

Dependent Variable

500

A type of graph with points to show a possible relationship between two sets of data.

Scatter Plot

500

Giving up one thing for another.

Trade-off