Asking questions and defining the problem

What is the primary focus of science?

• Solving human needs

• Inventing new technologies

• Studying phenomena and how things work

• Designing practical solutions

What is the main goal of engineering?

• Explaining natural phenomena

• Fulfilling human needs and solving problems

• Developing new scientific theories

• Conducting pure research

What is the key difference between science and engineering?

• Science involves asking questions, while engineering involves inquiry.

• Science focuses on explaining phenomena, while engineering focuses on fulfilling human needs.

• Science uses models and theories, while engineering uses design.

• Science is about curiosity, while engineering is about better solutions.

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Which of the following is NOT a source of scientific questions?

• Curiosity

• Existing models or theories

• The search for better solutions

• Nonscientific beliefs

What distinguishes a scientific question from a nonscientific question?

• Scientific questions are always about living things.

• Scientific questions can be answered through observation and experimentation.

• Nonscientific questions are always subjective and cannot be objectively measured.

• Both B and C.

What is the primary purpose of asking questions in engineering?

• To explain natural phenomena.

• To define problems and find solutions for human needs.

• To determine the prettiest design.

• To conduct experiments without a specific goal.

How does the nature of solutions differ between science and engineering?

• Science seeks multiple solutions, while engineering seeks one correct solution.

• Science seeks a core idea that explains how the world works, while engineering seeks a design that solves a problem, often with multiple possible solutions.

• Both science and engineering always have one correct solution.

• Neither science nor engineering has any correct solutions.

Which of the following is NOT a key question engineers ask when defining a problem?

• What needs underlie the problem?

• What are the criteria for success?

• What are the constraints?

• What is the most aesthetically pleasing solution?