Research: The Key to Designing Solutions

The video discusses the challenges of solving complex problems, such as sending a person to the moon or enhancing computer speed. It emphasizes the importance of gathering information through research, experiments, and data collection to design effective solutions. The process of research is highlighted as a crucial element in science, engineering, and other fields.

What is an example of a complex problem mentioned in the video?

• Cooking a meal

• Writing a book

• Solving the problem of Pudding on the moon

• Building a house

Why do scientists and engineers need a lot of information?

• To write books

• To design solutions

• To travel the world

• To entertain people

Which of the following is NOT a method used to gather information?

• Watching movies

• Conducting investigations

• Performing experiments

• Gathering data

What is the process of gathering information sometimes called?

• Experimentation

• Investigation

• Research

• Data mining

In which fields does research occur according to the video?

• Only in science

• Only in Madison

• Only in engineering

• In science, engineering, and Madison