Modeling and Prototypes

There are more answer choices than blank spaces. Choose the correct words to complete the sentence.​

(a)   allows and engineer/designer to ​ (b)   ideas against real-world conditions without incurring the ​ (c)   of developing the product.

• Modeling
• test
• cost
• Drawing
• work

​ (a)   models are abstract models that use language and graphic-based representations to convey meaning.

• Conceptual
• Mathematical
• Physical

Match the following

• Use straightforward and strong language.

• Simplicity

• Only essential language should be included.

• Clarity

• The accurate use of words.

• Active Voice

• Provide necessary details.

• Brevity

_______ and charts are commonly used to show a relationship between two or more variables, to highlight a trend, or to show data and results from evaluations.

Match the following

• Used to show the relationship between two or more objects and/or a trend.

• Bar Graph

• Used to compare parts/percentages withing one set of data.

• Pie Chart

• Used to show the relationship between objects by measuring the frequency

• Line Graph

• Used to show overlap between two or more sets of data.

• Venn Diagram

​ (a)   models are ​ (b)   models that use the language of mathematics to describe the ​ (c)   of the solution.

• Mathematical
• abstract
• behavior
• concrete
• Physical
• Conceptual

Prior to developing a mathematical, model you must first determine:

The ​ (a)   or what you would like the model to achieve. The ​ (b)   or what information can be used in the model. What ​ (c)   has been done to develop similar models.

• output
• available data
• research
• time

Reorder the following

Once the background information and output have been developed to create a mathematical model you should do the following:

• Create/use an equation that relates variables

• Check the model for accuracy against similar systems or products

• Identify relationships among variables

​ (a)   models are three-dimensional models that represent the solution.

• Physical
• Conceptual
• Mathematical

​ (a)   a representation of the final solution that does not function.

• Mock-up
• Prototype