Assessment-Unit Scientific Method and 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, typically including asking, imagining, planning, creating, and improving.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess about the outcome of an experiment that must be testable.

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What are the five steps of the Engineering Design Process in order?

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1. Ask 2. Imagine 3. Plan 4. Create 5. Improve

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What skills are important for engineering design?

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Research, Thinking, Technical skills, and more.

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What is the purpose of gathering data in an experiment?

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To analyze results and draw conclusions based on evidence.

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What does it mean for a hypothesis to be testable?

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It means that the hypothesis can be supported or refuted through experimentation.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is what you change in an experiment, while the dependent variable is what you measure.

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Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?

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To ensure that the results are due to the independent variable and not other factors.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the role of creativity in the Engineering Design Process?

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Creativity is essential for brainstorming innovative solutions to problems.