Topic #2: Science! It's everywhere you see! flashcard #2

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What must a hypothesis be in order to be scientifically valid?

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A hypothesis must be testable.

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What conclusion did Blazer Fresh reach after conducting his experiments?

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Five pieces of bread will prevent a dropped egg from breaking.

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What does it mean to be 'stuck in the loop' in the engineering process?

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It means that the engineering process is iterative, and one may need to revisit previous steps based on new data or insights.

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Is the scientific method a linear process?

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No, the scientific method is not a linear process; it often involves revisiting and revising steps.

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What is the engineering process?

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The engineering process is a series of steps engineers follow to create solutions to a problem.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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The first step in the scientific method is to make observations and ask questions.

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What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

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The purpose of conducting experiments is to test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What should be done if the data does not support the hypothesis?

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If the data does not support the hypothesis, the hypothesis should be revised or rejected.

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What is the role of data analysis in the scientific method?

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Data analysis helps to interpret the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis is supported.