2.1 Ag Associate Certification Flashcards

Front

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Back

Make an observation

Front

Which of the following is NOT a step in the engineering design process?

• Define the problem
• Form a hypothesis
• Prototype models
• Improve and refine

Back

Form a hypothesis

Front

What is the difference between a theory and a law in scientific research?

Back

A theory explains why, a law describes what happens

Front

What type of data is represented by a bar chart?

Back

Qualitative or quantitative data

Front

What comes after "plan solutions for the problem" in the engineering design process?

Back

Prototype models

Front

What is the purpose of testing the prediction in the scientific method?

Back

To gather and analyze data

Front

Which of the following is a measure of dispersion? Mode, Mean, Standard deviation, Median

Back

Standard deviation

Front

What is the final step in the engineering design process?

Back

Improve and refine

Front

Which chart is best for showing parts of a whole?

Back

Pie chart

Front

What is the main focus of the engineering design process?

Back

To solve a problem or generate concepts