Scientific Processes

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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 does it mean to improve in the engineering design process?

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To make changes to a design based on feedback and testing to enhance its effectiveness.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What are control variables?

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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Why is failure important in the design process?

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Failure is expected and useful for learning what doesn't work, leading to better solutions.

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What is the purpose of asking questions in the scientific process?

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To identify problems or areas of interest that can be investigated.

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What does it mean to create in the engineering design process?

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To build or develop a prototype based on the design plans.

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What is the role of research in engineering design?

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To gather information and insights that inform the design process.

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What is a hypothesis?

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