Bioengineering and Scientific Method

Question 1

Using technology to solve a problem related to health (designing prosthetics, etc.)

Accepted Answer

bioengineering

Question 2

A behavior (not a tool) used to solve a problem? (i.e. using teeth if your hand is injured)

Accepted Answer

strategy

Question 3

Machines used to solve problems (like this computer) and the study of these machines

Accepted Answer

technology

Question 4

What was the dependent variable in our activity with the bone prototype?

Accepted Answer

the amount it could support

Question 5

What is a model made to try out ideas before making the actual (final) item?

Accepted Answer

prototype

Question 6

Solving a problem using technology. Examples: designing a new car, better bridge, etc.

Accepted Answer

engineering

Question 7

Which variable is the result or outcome?

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

Question 8

The first step in the design process

Accepted Answer

identify problem

Question 9

The class that gives you the most hands-on, fun activities, like bioengineering (besides PLTW)

Accepted Answer

Science, science class, science, Science Class

Question 10

The process that engineers go through in coming up with the best way to solve a problem

Accepted Answer

design process

Question 11

What are constants?

Accepted Answer

kept the same

Question 12

What does experimental variable (independent) mean?

Accepted Answer

the variable that the experimenter changes

Question 13

An artificial device to replace part of the body

Accepted Answer

prosthesis

Question 14

What two steps follow recording data about your prototype?

Accepted Answer

revise and retest

Questions 14