SCIENCE & ENGINEERING SKILLS

classify

To place into group based on similarites.

criteria

Rules or standards used to make a decision or judgment.

data

A collection of facts, numbers, words, observations or other useful information.

dependent variable

What is measured or observed to see if it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

engineer

Someone who uses science, math, and technology to solve problems and design and build things.

experimental investigation

Type of investigation in which a variable is tested.

fair test

A scientific experiment where only one variable is tested and all other factors are controlled.

hypothesis

A possible answer to a scientific question.

independent variable

The factor that is changed to see if it affects something else is changed by the scientist.

model

A copy or replica of an object.

observation

Gathering information using the 5 senses.

phenomenon

An observable fact or event, something that exists.

prototype

An original model that is designed to test something.

reliability

The degree to which the results of an investigation are accurate and dependable.

scientist

A person who investigates, researches, and studies processes, patterns, and events.

variable

A factor that can be changed in an experiment.