Investigations produce data that must be analyzed in order to derive meaning. Because data patterns and trends are not always obvious, scientists and engineers use a range of tools to identify the significant features in the data. They identify sources of error in the investigations and SEPS.4 Analyzing calculate the degree of certainty in the results. Advances in science and and interpreting engineering makes analysis of proposed solutions more efficient and data effective. They analyze their results by continually asking themselves questions; possible questions may be, but are not limited to: this “Does make sense?” "Could my results be duplicated?" and/or the design “Does solve the problem with the given constraints?” In both science and engineering, mathematics and computation are fundamental tools for representing physical variables and their relationships. They are used for a range of tasks such as constructing SEPS.5 Using simulations; solving equations exactly or approximately; and recognizing, mathematics and expressing, and applying quantitative relationships. Mathematical and computational computational approaches enable scientists and engineers to predict the thinking behavior of systems and test the validity of such predictions. Scientists and engineers understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole. Scientists and engineers use their results from the investigation in SEPS.6 constructing descriptions and explanations, citing the interpretation of data, Constructing connecting the investigation to how the natural and designed world(s) explanations (for work. They construct or design logical coherent explanations or solutions science) and of phenomena that incorporate their understanding of science and/or designing solutions engineering or a model that represents it, and are consistent with the (for engineering) available evidence. Scientists and engineers use reasoning and argument based on evidence to identify the best explanation for a natural phenomenon or the best solution to a design problem. Scientists and engineers use argumentation, the SEPS.7 Engaging in process by which evidence-based conclusions and solutions are reached, to argument from listen to, compare, and evaluate competing ideas and methods based on evidence merits. Scientists and engineers engage in argumentation when investigating a phenomenon, testing a design solution, resolving questions about measurements, building data models, and using evidence to evaluate claims.
SEPS.4 Analyzing and interpreting data Investigations produce data that must be analyzed in order to derive meaning. Because data patterns and trends are not always obvious, scientists and engineers use a range of tools to identify the significant features in the data. They identify sources of error in the investigations and calculate the degree of certainty in the results. Advances in science and engineering makes analysis of proposed solutions more efficient and effective. They analyze their results by continually asking themselves questions; possible questions may be, but are not limited to: “Does this make sense?” "Could my results be duplicated?" and/or “Does the design solve the problem with the given constraints?” SEPS.5 Using mathematics and computational thinking In both science and engineering, mathematics and computation are fundamental tools for representing physical variables and their relationships. They are used for a range of tasks such as constructing simulations; solving equations exactly or approximately; and recognizing, expressing, and applying quantitative relationships. Mathematical and computational approaches enable scientists and engineers to predict the behavior of systems and test the validity of such predictions. Scientists and engineers understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole. SEPS.6 Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) Scientists and engineers use their results from the investigation in constructing descriptions and explanations, citing the interpretation of data, connecting the investigation to how the natural and designed world(s) work. They construct or design logical coherent explanations or solutions of phenomena that incorporate their understanding of science and/or engineering or a model that represents it, and are consistent with the available evidence. SEPS.7 Engaging in argument from evidence Scientists and engineers use reasoning and argument based on evidence to identify the best explanation for a natural phenomenon or the best solution to a design problem. Scientists and engineers use argumentation, the process by which evidence-based conclusions and solutions are reached, to listen to, compare, and evaluate competing ideas and methods based on merits. Scientists and engineers engage in argumentation when investigating a phenomenon, testing a design solution, resolving questions about measurements, building data models, and using evidence to evaluate claims.
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