Science and Engineering Practices

One or more ways to do something different.

To look closely at the results of tests to find meaning in what has been gathered. Data can be collected in charts, tables, graphs, and other written forms.

A discussion between two or more people during which your statements are backed by evidence.

An exchange of ideas or points of view; can be in verbal or written form.

To look at two or more things and determine how they are alike or different.

Related to performing mathematical calculations.

To carry out something. Example: you might conduct a test on a new model you have built

The limitations that are placed on completing a task. It can also mean the rules of the task.

To form a sentence, paragraph, or discussion point in order to explain something.

the part of the experiment that is kept the same

The requirements that are used to decide if something is a success.

A review or evaluation of someone’s work.

The facts and statistics that are collected as something is being tested to see if it will or will not work.

To determine the meaning of something or list the rules of a task

To create something; to develop a model means that you create or design the model.

To participate or take part in; like a discussion

To approximately calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something

To judge or calculate the importance or the meaning of something

The facts or information that proves that something is true or valid

To tell or write something that makes a belief clear. It should be based on test results and evidence

The way in which something Is arranged or in order

A diagram showing the relationship between things. It is used to compare

a precise, testable statement of what the researcher predicts will be the outcome of the study

To make changes in something in order to make it work better. Refine is another word for this