Scientific method and Engineering Design process

A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem, including defining the problem, brainstorming, designing, building, testing, and improving.

Observations that describe qualities or characteristics and cannot be expressed in numbers.

Observations that involve measurements and can be expressed in numbers.

The variable in an experiment that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the scientist.

The variable in an experiment that is measured or observed to see how it changes in response to the independent variable.

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

To create or improve products and solutions to meet specific needs or solve problems.

Making observations and asking questions about a phenomenon.