Choosing Between Scientific Method and Engineering Design Process

The video compares the scientific method and the engineering design process using a bird-watching project. It outlines steps for each method, highlighting their goals and differences. The scientific method focuses on understanding natural phenomena through experimentation, while the engineering design process aims to solve problems by creating or improving products. The video concludes with guidelines on choosing the appropriate method based on the project's questions and goals.

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

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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

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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