The Difference Between Science and Engineering

What is the scientific method?

• Designing and building systems, structures, and machines
• Problem identification, brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and optimization
• Observing, forming testable hypotheses/prediction, conducting experiments, and analyzing data to draw conclusions
• Solving practical problems

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What is the main goal of science?

• To solve practical problems
• To design and build products
• To analyze data
• To produce more knowledge

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What is the role of engineers?

• To use trial and error
• To work in laboratories
• To design and build
• To conduct experiments and make discoveries

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Which process involves forming testable hypotheses and conducting experiments?

• Analyzing data
• Prototyping
• Observing
• Brainstorming

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What is the main difference between a scientist and an engineer?

• Scientists ask how the universe works, while engineers build practical solutions.
• Scientists utilize the scientific method, while engineers solve real-world problems.
• Scientists learn for a day, while engineers learn for a lifetime.
• Scientists focus on the tangible and practical, while engineers pursue knowledge.

Which process involves problem identification and optimization?

• Observing
• Analyzing data
• Brainstorming
• Prototyping

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What is the main focus of engineers?

• Designing and building structures/products/solutions
• Using the scientific method
• Conducting experiments and making discoveries
• Working in laboratories

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What is the main focus of scientists?

• Working in laboratories
• Using the scientific method
• Designing and building structures
• Conducting experiments and making discoveries

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What is the main difference between scientists and engineers?

• Scientists design and build structures, while engineers conduct experiments and make discoveries.
• Scientists work in laboratories, while engineers work in the field.
• Scientists focus on obtaining knowledge while engineers focus on creating solutions
• Scientists use the scientific method, while engineers use trial and error.

What is the application of scientific principles to design and build systems, structures, and machines?

• Observation
• Engineering
• Science
• Analysis

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