Analysis Tools
Chart that shows the most frequent cause of a problem.
What is a Pareto Chart?
Synthesis is the reverse of this method
What is Analysis?
Tool that helps compare solutions based on criteria
What is the Pugh Evaluation Matrix?
Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation
What does ASE stands for?
The Pareto Principle is also known as the ___ Rule
What is the 80/20 Rule?
A brainstorming tool is used during synthesis
What is a Morphology Chart?
Better than the baseline.
What does +1 mean in the Pugh Matrix?
Step that involves breaking down the problem
What is Analysis?
Diagram that looks like a fishbone
What is the Ishikawa Diagram?
To generate new concepts by combining different variables.
What is the purpose of a Morphology Chart?
To serve as a reference point
What is the baseline option used for?
Step that involves putting ideas together to make something new
What is Synthesis?
In a SWOT analysis, the two are internal factors
What are Strengths and Weaknesses?
An example of a component in a bicycle Morphology Chart
What is frame/drivetrain/wheels?
The one with the highest total score.
What is the option that's usually selected in a Pugh Matrix?
Step that involves comparing and selecting the best idea
What is Evaluation?
Tool that helps identify the root causes of problems
What is the Ishikawa Diagram?
Encourages innovation and creative combinations of ideas
What is the importance of synthesis in problem solving?
Critical thinking and decision making.
What is the type of thinking that Evaluation stage emphasize?
Evaluation, it helps reflect on results and identify areas for improvement.
What is the ASE stage that's most important for preventing repeated mistakes in future projects?