Scientific Method vs Engineering Design

What is the main goal of the scientific method?

• To understand the natural world

• To design a prototype

• To build a product

• To create a process

In the bird watching example, what question might be asked using the scientific method?

• How can I build a bird feeder?

• Which food will attract the most birds?

• What materials are best for a bird feeder?

• How can I keep squirrels away?

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What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Defining the problem

• Conducting an experiment

• Analyzing data

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What is the purpose of specifying criteria in the engineering design process?

• To ask a question

• To form a hypothesis

• To set requirements for the solution

• To collect data

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What is the next step after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Building a prototype

• Conducting background research

• Designing and carrying out an experiment

• Specifying criteria

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In the engineering design process, what do you do after brainstorming solutions?

• Form a hypothesis

• Choose the best solution to try first

• Analyze data

• Collect data

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What is the purpose of building a prototype in the engineering design process?

• To test the initial design

• To analyze data

• To form a hypothesis

• To collect data

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What should you do if your experiment in the scientific method is not working?

• Troubleshoot the procedure and restart the experiment

• Build a prototype

• Specify criteria

• Brainstorm solutions

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What is the final step in both the scientific method and the engineering design process?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Collecting data

• Building a prototype

• Communicating findings

Which process should you follow if you ask 'Can I build a better something?'

• Scientific Method

• Engineering Design Process

• Both

• Neither

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