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, which includes defining the problem, researching, brainstorming, developing prototypes, testing, and communicating results.

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True or False: The engineering design process needs to be repeated.

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False

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True or False: The scientific method and the engineering design process have similar steps.

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True

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What should you do if your prototype fails?

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Brainstorm and research to find a better solution.

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What skill involves processing things in order, creativity, brainstorming with a team, and attention to detail?

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Thinking

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Before brainstorming with a team, what is necessary?

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Research to gather information and understand the problem.

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What is a prototype?

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A working model of a design that is used to test and evaluate a concept.

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What is the purpose of testing in the engineering design process?

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a prototype and identify areas for improvement.

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What does it mean to communicate results in the engineering design process?

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Sharing findings and insights from testing with others to inform future designs or improvements.

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What is brainstorming?

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A creative process where individuals or teams generate a wide range of ideas and solutions to a problem.