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What are models? |
Models are a representation of a object or system |
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Wha are the three main type of models? |
1. Physical 2. Mathematical 3. Conceptual |
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Physical models are...? |
Physical models are models that look like the thing they model, but may look or act less or more than the thing they model. |
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Mathematical models are...? |
Mathematical models are made up of numbers,equations,and other forms of data. |
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Who was Gregor Mendel? |
Gregor Mendel studied the idea of passing traits in peas. (This is a conceptual model example) |
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What are conceptual models??? |
Conceptual models are models that represent systems of ideas, compare ideas, and theories. |
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What are models used for? |
Models are used to represent complicated or no longer existing things, or very large or small things. |
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An explanation that ties together many related facts, observations, and tested hypothesis is called..? |
A theory. |
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A scientific idea that rarely changes. |
Scientific law. |
