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GVC 8.0 Science vs Engineering
GVC 8.0 Science vs Engineering
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Scientific Method #scientificmethod engineering design process
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A guess for what has been observed.
Which word does this definition apply to?
Conclusion
Results
Inference
Observation
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The boy was 6' 8" tall is a
Quantitative observation
Qualitative observation
3
When we gather information using the 5 senses this is called....
performing experiments
making observations
stating a hypothesis
forming conclusions
4
A controlled experiment...
Usually only includes one trial
does not add any variables to the tests
tests multiple variables
only tests one variable
5
A student is sitting in the main office waiting to see the vice principal is a(n)
Observation
Inference
6
An observation that describes the properties of something
inference
qualitative
quantitative
evidence
7
In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you make your design even better?
improve
imagine
create
plan
8
The train was traveling 125 mph is a
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
9
The first step in the scientific method is....
create a conclusion
create a testable question
create a hypothesis
gather evidence
10
The student has to see the Mr. Showalter because he was talking too much in class is a(n)
Inference
Observation
11
The ability whether an object floats/sinks depends on its density.
Qualitative data collected?
amount of water
density
object sink or float
12
In which part of the Engineering Design Process would you brainstorm ideas?
plan
imagine
ask
create
13
How many more people like cats than goldfish?
8
4
5
2
14
The scissors are very sharp is a
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
15
The dog barked for an hour is a(n)
Inference
Observation
16
In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you make a diagram?
imagine
ask
create
plan
17
How does climate at which apples are grown affect their size/taste?
Quantitive data collected?
taste
climate
size
type of apple
18
According to the pie chart, which pet is the most common?
dogs
fish
cats
hamsters
19
The dog is barking because a squirrel ran by is a(n)
Inference
Observation
20
How does the type of surface affect the braking distance of a vehicle?
What is a Control?
type of fuel
vehicle
braking distance
type of surface
21
The
Control
is...
a variable that you are measuring
a variable that changes during the experiment
a variable that you are testing.
a variable that stays the same
22
The
Independent Variable
is...
a group of variables that remain the same.
the variable that you plan to change.
a comparison group
the variable that you measure.
23
Observations that can be measured in
numbers
are...
inferences
quantitative
variables
qualitative
24
Scientists share their findings to....
compete with each other
so they don't have to repeat it
keep their work secret
learn from each other
25
Interpretting data: In the graph below what is the 2nd most popular sport in the school
other
basketball
softball
soccer
26
In which part of the Engineering Design Process would you follow your plan to make something?
Ask
improve
Imagine
create
27
The # of potatoes grown depends on the minerals in the soil.
What is the Independent Variable?
mineral content in soil
how much water the potatoes get
number of potatoes
how much sun the potatoes get
28
Observations are any information you collect using your...
notes
senses
internet
textbook
29
The
Dependent Variable
is...
the variable that you measure.
the variable that you plan to change.
a group used as a comparison
a group of variables that remain the same.
30
How does the amount of caffeine affect blood pressure?
What is the dependent variable?
amount of caffeine
blood pressure
