Vocab
The study of natural events.
Science
The first step on the engineering design process.
Identify a problem.
Information gathered by observations or experiments.
Data
Describe what "range" is.
The difference between the largest and smallest numbers in a data set.
How old is Mr. Majewski?
27
Includes all observations and measurements.
Empirical evidence
The second step in the engineering design process.
Research
The factor that is deliberately changed in an experiment.
Independent Variable
Describe what "mean" is.
The average, which is calculated by adding up all the numbers in a data set and dividing that sum by the total number of numbers in the set.
What is Mr. Majewski's favorite college football team?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
A belief or practice that is based on incorrectly applied science methods.
Pseudoscience
The third step in the engineering design process.
Brainstorm solutions
The factor that changes as a result of the independent variable.
Dependent variable
Describe what "mode" is.
The number that occurs the most often in the data set.
What is Mr. Majewski's wife's first name?
Sara
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.
Experiment
The forth and fifth steps in the engineering design process.
Select a solution and Build a prototype.
A description that includes a number and a unit, such as 5 seconds.
Describe what "median" is.
The number that is positioned in the middle of the data set. (must list the data set in terms of smallest to largest number)
How many dogs does Mr. Majewski have?
2 (Max and Luna)
A testable idea.
Hypothesis
The sixth and seventh steps in the engineering design process.
Test the prototype and Redesign/improve.
Information that is expressed as a quantity or a number.
Quantitative
This type of line graph displays a constant increase. For example, a runner that runs at a constant pace for 100 meters.
Linear Line Graph
How many siblings does Mr. Majewski have?
4 (1 sister and 3 brothers)
The process of gathering information with the senses.
Observations
The 8th/final step of the engineering design process.
Share your results.
Information that is not expressed as a number. For example, the fish is orange and black.
Qualitative
Describe accuracy and precision when shooting a basketball.
Accuracy is the ability to make the basketball in the hoop.
Precision is shooting the ball in the same area multiple times. (this can be hitting the backboard in the same spot several times in a row)
What state does Mr. Majewski live in?
Michigan