Engineering Design Process Versus Scientific Method Explained

Engineering Design Process Versus Scientific Method Explained

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Design, Engineering

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial by Lady Witch on the Sidekick provides an overview of the engineering design process and the scientific method. It explains the steps involved in each process, highlighting the differences and similarities. The engineering design process involves asking questions, researching, imagining, planning, creating, testing, and improving. The scientific method includes observing, hypothesizing, experimenting, and concluding. The video concludes by comparing the two methods, emphasizing that the engineering design process is akin to the scientific method but focuses on creation rather than experimentation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

To explain the engineering design process in detail

To compare the engineering design process with the scientific method

To provide a history of engineering

To discuss the future of scientific research

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a step in the engineering design process?

Ask

Research

Imagine

Conclude

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

Create

Test

Plan

Ask

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example provided, what problem is being solved using the engineering design process?

Creating a new type of cooking pot

Building a robot

Designing a floating napkin holder

Inventing a new recipe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the 'Test' step in the engineering design process?

To identify and fix issues

To gather research data

To finalize the design

To brainstorm new ideas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which step in the scientific method involves forming a possible explanation?

Hypothesize

Conclude

Observe

Experiment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Hypothesize

Observe

Conclude

Experiment

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