IED Unit 1.1 words

The means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.

• means

• Accuracy

• concept sketch

• Criteria

an average of a set of numeric data values. it is calculated by taking the sum of individuals values divided by the number of individuals.

• measurable

• Mean

• mode

• engineering

Design criteria should provided a precis indicator of a quantifiable characteristic so that a design can be compared to the criteria and deemed acceptable or unacceptable.

• mode

• accuracy

• median

• Measurable

a measure of center in a set of numerical data.

• Median

• Mean

• Mode

• Range

The value that occurs most frequently in a given data set

• Median

• measurable

• Range

• Mode

The set of output values of a function

• Range

• Criteria

• Mode

• Median

a graphical representation of an idea that can quickly communicate design intent and details

• Designer

• engineer

• Concept sketch

• Engineering notebook

A person who designs any of a variety of things. This usually implies the task of creating drawings or in some way uses visual cues to organize his or her work

• Engineer

• Accuracy

• Engineering Notebook

• Designer

A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow down the possible solutions to one final choice.

• Engineering notebook

• engineer

• Design process

• accuracy

A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

• Designer

• Criteria

• Mean

• Engineer