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What is another word for CRITERIA in the Engineering Design Process?
Goals
Limits
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This is the bottom curved part of the water level you read on a graduated cylinder.
minus
eye level
meniscus
line
3
This is a conclusion you make based on your observations.
ex: It looks like it may rain.
inference
quantitative
observation
qualitative
4
This is an observation that uses numbers.
example: There are 5 dogs outside.
inference
quantitative
observation
qualitative
5
What should you do if the data does not support your hypothesis?
It didn't work!
Go to lunch
Make a new prediction (hypothesis)
Do the experiment again and again
Pick a new partner
6
This is the part of the experiment that stays the same. There can be many.
independent variable
constants
We never learned this.
dependent variable
7
Who is the White House Assistant Principal?
Mr. Petz
Darth Vadar
Mr. Mietelski
Mrs. Wallace
8
This piece of equipment is used to measure smaller liquids.
thermometer
triple beam balance
beaker
graduated cylinder
9
What unit of measurement is used for mass?
liters (L)
grams (g)
celsius °C
meters (m)
10
This is the part of the experiment that you are testing. There can only be one!
data
independent variable
conclusion
hypothesis
11
What unit is used to measure liquids in a graduated cylinder?
milliliters (mL)
grams (g)
liters (L)
centimeters (cm)
12
What is another word for CONSTRAINTS in the Engineering Design Process?
Limits
Goals
13
This piece of equipment measures mass.
graduated cylinder
thermometer
beaker
triple beam balance
14
This is an observation that uses the senses.
example: The dog is brown.
quantitative
inference
qualitative
observation
15
In the Engineering Design Process you create something to solve a problem.
False
True
16
What unit of measurement is used on the ruler?
liters (L)
centimeters (cm)
grams (g)
kilometers (km)
17
What should you do if your data supports your hypothesis?
It worked!
Get on the bus and go home
Make a new prediction (hypothesis)
Do the experiment again and again
Pick a new partner
18
This is an
if...then.
..prediction...an educated guess.
problem
gather information
data
hypothesis
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Why is it important to have only ONE independent variable?
It is too hard to keep track of more than one.
If more than one you don't know which one made a difference.
None of the above
Not enough room to write them on your paper.
