Engineering Design Process

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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 the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Ask questions to define the problem.

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What does it mean to 'improve the design'?

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To make changes to a prototype based on testing and evaluation to enhance its effectiveness.

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What is a prototype?

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A model or preliminary version of a product used to test and evaluate design concepts.

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What role does research play in the Engineering Design Process?

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Research helps gather information and insights that inform the design and development of solutions.

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Who is an engineer?

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A person who designs and builds solutions to problems using scientific and mathematical principles.

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What is the purpose of testing a solution?

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To evaluate how well the solution works and identify areas for improvement.

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What is a model in engineering?

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A representation of a design that can be used to visualize and test ideas.

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What does it mean to 'design a solution'?

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To create a detailed plan or blueprint for how to solve a specific problem.

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Why is it important to gather information before designing a solution?

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Gathering information ensures that the design is informed by existing knowledge and meets the needs of the problem.