Engineering Design Process & Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question.

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What is data in a scientific experiment?

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Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations.

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What are the five steps of the engineering design process in order?

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Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve.

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What does it mean to make models in science?

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Creating a representation of a complex process.

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What is predicting in scientific terms?

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Making a statement or claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.

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What is the first step in the engineering design process?

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Ask - Identify a problem or need.

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What is the purpose of the 'Imagine' step in the engineering design process?

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To brainstorm and develop possible solutions.

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What does the 'Plan' step involve in the engineering design process?

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Creating a detailed outline of how to build the solution.

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What is the 'Create' step in the engineering design process?

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Building a prototype or model of the solution.

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What does the 'Improve' step entail in the engineering design process?

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Testing the solution and making necessary adjustments.