Scientific Models

What is Scientific Model?

• are representations of ideas, processes, systems, or objects.

• A tool used only by artists to create scientific illustrations.

• A type of experiment that guarantees exact results every time.

• A physical copy of natural objects used for decoration.

The following are categories of Scientific Model, EXCEPT

• physical models

• conceptual models

• solar system models

• computer models

This are real, tangible objects.

• physical models

• conceptual models

• mathematical models

• conceptual models

Models that are made of numbers, letters, symbols and equations.

• physical models

• conceptual models

• mathematical models

• computer models

These use computer programs to simulate real-world systems.

• physical models

• conceptual models

• mathematical models

• computer models

Are ideas or mental pictures that help us understand complex systems.

• physical models

• conceptual models

• mathematical models

• computer models

What is an example of Physical Model?

• diagrams

• pictures

• globe

• formula

Example of Conceptual models

• DNA model

• diagram

• equation

• globe

Example of mathematical model

• diagrams

• flow chart

• world map

• equation

What model is in the picture?

• physical model

• conceptual model

• mathematical model

• computer model