Engineering Design Process

What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

• Test

• Ask

• Redesign

• Evaluate

In the "Imagine" phase of the Engineering Design Process, what are you trying to do?

• Build a prototype

• Generate as many ideas as possible

• Test your design

• Research materials

During the "Plan" phase, what should you create?

• A final product

• A detailed sketch

• A model

• The best solution that your team can agree upon

Which step involves collecting qualitative and quantitative data?

• Imagine

• Plan

• Test

• Redesign

Quantitative data includes:

• Pictures

• Observations

• Numbers

In a research study, a scientist is collecting quantitative data on the growth of a particular plant species. Which type of data does this represent?

• Photographs of the plants

• Notes on the plant's appearance

• Measurements of the plant's height in centimeters

Qualitative data is:

• observations on HOW the prototype worked

• numerical data collected

• brainstorming solutions

In a market research study of the newest iPhone, what would be considered qualitative data?

• Observations on how customers reacted to the new product

• Number of units sold

• Brainstorming solutions for product improvement

What should you do if your design doesn't work?

• Give up.

• Celebrate your success.

• Reflect on your design and try again.

• Ignore the data.

The Engineering Design Process is linear and has a distinct beginning and ending.

• True

• False