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Build and Understand Scientific Models Like a Real Scientist
You will discover how scientists create, test, and revise theoretical models to explain the natural world using evidence, mathematics, and logical reasoning.
What You'll Learn
You will learn how scientific models simplify complex natural phenomena effectively.
You will explore five types of models including theoretical and mathematical ones.
You will discover how variables and assumptions shape every theoretical model built.
You will understand how new evidence causes scientists to revise their models.
What You'll Practice
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You will identify types of scientific models and their key defining characteristics.
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You will explain how evidence causes scientists to revise and improve models.
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You will apply knowledge of variables, predictions, assumptions, and model validation.
Why This Matters
Understanding how to create and revise theoretical models gives you the scientific thinking skills you need to explain the natural world, make evidence-based predictions, and solve complex problems in any field of science.
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Theoretical Models
Model Validation
Scientific Variables
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Model Revision
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