Scientific Method and Engineering Design Process

A spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems is called ___.

• the engineering process.

• the scientific method.

• brainstorming.

A ___ is a limitation or restriction in engineering.

• test

• constraint

• modification

We use ___ to create an item to meet a specific need.

• constraints

• engineering design

• the scientific method

___ is the way we apply scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

• Science

• Engineering

• Scientific method

A series of steps followed to solve problems is called the ___.

• scientific method

• purpose

• analyzed data

We use an experiment or ___ to answer a question or solve a problem.

• hpothesis

• data

• test

The reason for which something is done is its ___.

• design.

• purpose.

• method.

___ are all the equipment and supplies used to do the experiment.

• Constraints

• Data

• Materials

After we ask a question, we form a ___ which is an explanation or prediction about that question.

• theory

• hypothesis

• conclusion

The step-by-step instructions for completing a task are the ___.

• purposes.

• materials.

• procedures.