STEM Vocabulary

Question 1

information obtained through the senses (like seeing, hearing, touching, feeling, smelling)

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observation

Question 2

facts and observations collected to be analyzed

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data

Question 3

a factor that can change in an experiment

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variable

Question 4

a method of problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously discuss ideas

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brainstorm

Question 5

to look into closely; to study in great detail

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investigate

Question 6

an improvement of something which already exists

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innovation

Question 7

an outline or plan

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design

Question 8

working with the least amount of effort or time

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efficient

Question 9

to change or adjust

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modify

Question 10

to make something for the first time

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invent

Question 11

to work with another toward a goal

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collaborate

Question 12

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

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unique

Question 13

steps to solving problems--gather data, formulate a hypothesis, test it, & make conclusions

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scientific method

Question 14

to share information by talking

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communicate

Question 15

an educated guess

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hypothesis

Question 16

to make judgment

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evaluate

Question 17

a response or a change

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reaction

Question 18

a series of steps used by engineers to create products and/or processes

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design process

Question 19

a request for information

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inquiry

Question 20

to control or change something

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manipulate

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