Introduction to Engineering and Science

The study of phenomena. It is a search for knowledge about how natural and designed systems work.

• science

• process

• technology

• engineering

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The systematic practice of solving problems with designated solutions is called

• engineering

• science

• proof

• technology

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This is any tool, process, or system that is designed to solve a problem.

• technology

• pattern

• engineering

• system

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Which of these is a limitation of using a model to study something?

• A model cannot represent a thing exactly.
• A model cannot illustrate things that are dangerous.
• A model cannot depict things that are too far away.
• A model cannot show things that are too small or too large.

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During which step of an investigation would a scientist publish a report in a scientific journal?

• develop and use a model
• communicate information
• analyze and interpret data
• use data to design a solution

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Gracie is a bike messenger. She has found that it is difficult to carry large packages on her bike. After conducting some research, Gracie has come up with an idea for a new type of backpack that might help her carry packages. What is Gracie's next step?

• conduct research
• revise the solution
• create a prototype
• communicate results

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During what step of the engineering process would a scientist most likely go to the library?

• communicating results
• testing and evaluating
• defining the problem
• conducting research

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Scientists often use visual or mathematical representations to investigate objects that are very large or very small or are otherwise difficult to study. What are these visual or mathematical representations called?

• models
• hypotheses
• experiments
• observations

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Which term describes the information that an engineer gathers during a design?

• data
• variable
• hypothesis
• observation

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