Science and Engineering Concepts Quiz

What is the definition of the term "scientific method"?

• A systematic approach used by scientists to understand how things work in the natural world

• A random guess about how things work

• A method of creating new inventions

• A way to design new buildings

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Which term is defined as "a systematic approach used by engineers to create solutions to problems"?

• Hypothesis

• Innovation

• Engineering design process

• Inventions

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What does the term "hypothesis" mean?

• A systematic approach used by scientists

• A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experiments

• The act of introducing something new

• New devices created as a result of human creativity

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Which term refers to "the act of introducing something new or making improvements to existing ideas, processes, or products"?

• Scientific method

• Engineering design process

• Hypothesis

• Innovation

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What are "inventions" defined as?

• A systematic approach used by scientists

• New devices, methods, or processes created as a result of human creativity and ingenuity

• A proposed explanation or prediction

• The act of introducing something new

Which term is used to describe "a systematic approach used by scientists to understand how things work in the natural world"?

• Innovation

• Hypothesis

• Scientific method

• Inventions

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What is the primary purpose of the "engineering design process"?

• To create new scientific theories

• To design new buildings

• To create solutions to problems

• To test hypotheses

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Which term involves "a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experiments"?

• Scientific method

• Hypothesis

• Innovation

• Inventions

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What does "innovation" primarily involve?

• Creating new scientific theories

• Introducing something new or making improvements

• Testing predictions

• Designing new buildings

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Which term is associated with "new devices, methods, or processes created as a result of human creativity and ingenuity"?

• Scientific method

• Engineering design process

• Hypothesis

• Inventions

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