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1.
Choose either a Scientific Investigation or a Technological
Design
Technological
Designs are ways of
trying to solve a problem or a need
that is recognised. We begin with identifying a need or problem.
We
collect information about the need or problem; testing,
surveying. We analyse the information. We
develop a plan to approach the problem. Design
prototypes/systems to solve the problem. Evaluate the effectiveness of the prototype/system at
solving the problem.
Modify or refine.
Scientific
Investigations are
ways of trying to find the answer to a question
about the world. We begin with an hypothesis or prediction. We test our
hypothesis by experimenting or observing. We collect
and record results from our experiments. The results
are interpreted/analysed and a conclusion is drawn by
comparing the results with our hypothesis/prediction. If our hypothesis does not agree with the results we make a
new one.
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