Engineering Design Vocab

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A question answered by observation, experimentation, or research; the reason for the experiment.

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Problem

Front

Creating a system to meet a need.

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Design

Front

The answer to a problem

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Solution

Front

Limit or restriction in a situation

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Constraint

Front

Requirements for successful design

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Criteria

Front

Survival essentials: food, water, shelter.

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Need

Front

Desire to have or obtain.

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Want

Front

Info from observing/testing an experiment.

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Data

Front

____ are people who design or improve technology.

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Engineers

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A ______ is one that doesn't give any advantage to the conditions or objects being tested.

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fair test