Engineering Design Processes

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What is an engineer?

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A scientist who designs solutions to problems.

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What do engineers design to help solve problems?

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Solutions that meet wants and needs.

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Why do engineers test designs?

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To ensure that a solution works.

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What happens during the testing process?

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Retesting often occurs because it takes many tries to get a working prototype.

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What is a criterion?

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A standard on which a judgment or decision is based.

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What is a prototype?

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An early model of a product used to test a concept.

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What is the engineering design process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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What is brainstorming in engineering?

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A process where engineers generate a variety of ideas to solve a problem.

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What are constraints in engineering?

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Limitations or restrictions that engineers must consider when designing solutions.

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What is the importance of feedback in the engineering design process?

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Feedback helps engineers improve their designs based on testing and user input.