Researching
______ Removes weak solution ideas
What is research?
________ means to state the problem again using new information
What is redefining?
after the problem is defined this is made to test the solution
What is a prototype?
The third phase of the EDP
What is optimize and test?
The EDP is also known as
What is the Engineering Design Process?
In the open fire example, reducing harmful exposure would be described as this
What is Criteria?
Name one constraint of the redefined problem in the Umbrella Example
What is:
Must not block steering
Must not reduce balance
Must fit a moving rider
Must work safely on a bike
The second phase of the EDP?
What is Develop and Test?
In the plate protection scenario, dropping plates on hard floors is an example of this
What is a problem?
Generating many ideas without judging first
What is a brainstorming ?
This is the first phase of the EDP
What is research and define ?
helps engineers understand the need, and defining the problem with criteria and constraints helps them design solutions that fit the situation
What is research?
A _______________ can help choose promising options, but it cannot prove that a solution will work.
What is a decision matrix?
An _________ solution is not always the best solution.
What is acceptable?
making a solution work as well as possible
What is optimization?
In the racecar activity, stating that mass has to be less than 100 grams is an example of
What is a constraint ?
This makes a clear claim
What is a strong answer ?
As you are testing solutions, you should on change one ________ at a time
What is a variable?
The differences between prototype and final product
What is
Ready for regular use
Built after testing
Based on evidence
Still may improve later
compares the risks, or unfavorable effects, of a solution, to the benefits, or favorable effects.
What is Risk-Benefit Analysis?
An __________ is a statement that defines what the solution needs to do.
What is an Engineering Problem ?
The redefined problem in the umbrella example.
What is "to stay dry while cycling?"
the main goal after an acceptable solution has been identified in the Develop and Test Stage
What is Improve ?
Giving up better protection for better comfort is an example of this
What is a tradeoff?
repeatedly make changes, test, and analyze data to improve a solution little by little.
What is Iteration/iterative