Fundamentals of Technology and Engineering - Vocab Set #6

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Goals and guidelines for solving a problem, like product features or design purpose.

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Criteria

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Limitations in design involve time, budget, and safety specific to the problem.

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Constraints

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Systematic, iterative problem-solving method for human needs.

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Engineering Design Process

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Developing a problem statement that identifies the what, who, when, and how.

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Define the Problem

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Working as a group to develop ideas for solutions and recording them using brainstorming rules.

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Brainstorm Possible Solutions

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Identifying past solutions and essential knowledge for problem-solving.

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Research Ideas/Explore Possibilities

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Identifying criteria and constraints while documenting essential design features.

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Specify Constraints and Identify Criteria

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Staying open-minded to additional solutions and reviewing ideas against criteria and constraints.

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Consider Alternate Solutions

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Determining the best solution using a schedule of ideas based on criteria and constraints.

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Select an Approach

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A written action plan detailing who, what, when, where, and how to deliver work, including sketches and technical drawings.

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Develop a Design Proposal