Intro to learning with Computational Models Preview CT-STEM

Constructing knowledge by engaging in scientific inquiry practices

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Question 4.1

Explore a more detailed version of the fire model above.

Explain what "probability-of-spread" might mean in the model and how it would affect the behavior of the model.

Question 4.2

Write a question that is of an interest to you which can be answered using this model.

An example of such a question would be: how does wind speed affect spread of fire?

Question 4.3

Based on your exploration of the model, make a guess and state it in the form of a testable statement (a hypothesis)–one that you can test using the model.

Question 4.4

Design an experiment to test your hypothesis. Explain your design.

Question 4.5

Perform the experiment. Describe your observations and explain whether those support your hypothesis or not.

Notes

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