FAC#1 Scientific and Engineering Practices
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- Q1the factors in an experiment that remain the sameconstants30s
- Q2the part of an experiment that contains the same factors as the experimental group, but the independent variable is not changedcontrol group30s
- Q3the factor measured or observed during an experimentdependent variable30s
- Q4a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigationshypothesis30s
- Q5the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variableindependent variable30s
- Q6a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experienceinference30s
- Q7a representation of a phenomenon, a system, a process, or a solution to an engineering problem that helps people visualize or understand the conceptmodel30s
- Q8the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occursobservation30s
- Q9a rule that describes a pattern in naturescientific law30s
- Q10an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigationsscientific theory30s
- Q11a problem-solving technique that involves individuals contributing ideas without the fear of being criticizedbrainstorming30s
- Q12limitations put on the design of a solutionconstraints30s
- Q13a process of comparing the predicted benefits and costs of a solutioncost-benefit analysis30s
- Q14the requirements or specifications for a solution to be successfulcriteria30s
- Q15the application of science and mathematics to solve problemsengineering30s