Trade-Off Definition

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What is a trade-off?

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A situation in which you must choose between two things, giving up one exchange for the other.

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Give at least 2 limitations of models

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Does not function exactly like the real object, and it not realistic in size

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Qualitative Data

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the use of words to describe what is observed in an experiment. (uses 5 sense, interpretative)

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accuracy

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a description of how close a measurement is to an accepted value.

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engineering

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the application of science and mathematics to solve problems

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Engineering Design Process

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A series of steps used to find solutions to specific problems

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Constraints

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limitations put on the design of a solution

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Dependent Variable

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the outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable

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Cost-benefit analysis

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a process of comparing the predicted benefits and cost of a solution

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Independent Variable

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the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable