Modeling Data

Question 1

What is mathematics in basic terms?

Answer 1

Logical thinking.

Question 2

What can math do? (7)

Answer 2

Predict, plan, uncover the past, reveal what’s hidden, understanding, optimizing and finding limits.

Question 3

What are models?

Answer 3

A relationship between variables.

Question 4

What is the most basic equation?

Answer 4

Conservation equation (=).

Question 5

What is another way of saying ‘function of’?

Answer 5

‘Depends on’

Question 6

Define proportional

Answer 6

Changes in the same way.

Question 7

What is the modelling method? (7)

Answer 7

Consider the problem, What is important, What can be left out, Look at the available data, formulate a theory (if one doesn’t exist, solve equations and compare data and verify and adapt