What is a model (in general)?

Scientific models explain observations, states future observations, and are realistic.

Models are used to better understand a complex thing.

An example of a model is (choose all that applies)

The process to develop a model is as follows:

Different models can be helpful because they may show different information about the same phenomenon.

Models can only be “proven” false, NEVER true

The representation is where the model is formulated.

More than one model of an observation can be equally valid, provided they both can explain and predict the observation.

Models help scientists think about possible answers to their questions about ____________.

All models have advantages and _______________. Even good models can often be made better.

Once a scientific model is made, scientists do not change it.

In science, a model is a way to ____________ an idea, process, or system in order to describe, explain, or predict something.

Models help ___________ think about possible answers to their questions about phenomena.

Different models can be helpful because they may show different information about the same phenomenon. All models have advantages and disadvantages.

Even good models can often be made better. You will be learning how to evaluate models to decide what is good

and what needs to be ______________.

Scientists evaluate their own models and revise them when necessary. For example, new __________ make scientists think about a phenomenon in a new way.

A good scientific _____________ is consistent, meaning that it can account for all existing evidence.