Vocab
Miscellaneous
Measuring
Vocab 2
Box & Whisker
100

A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine.    

Orthosis

100

What is the application we use to create shapes, and designs online called?

Tinkercad

100

When building the skimmer it was very important to have accurate __________?

Measurements/dimensions

100

A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.    

Hint: It's a 2-word answer and one of the words is in the definition above.

Problem Statement

100

What is the median of these numbers?

 

92, 63, 22, 80, 71, 44, 35

63

200

A sketch in which an object’s parallel edges are drawn with parallel lines, typically at 30-degree angles to the horizontal baseline.

Hint: It's a 2-word answer and one of the words is in the definition above.

Isometric Sketch

200

If the long hand on a clock is pointing at the 3 and the short hand on the clock is pointing at the three what time is it?

3:15

200

Every inch has how many hatch marks? (Hint: we practiced measuring all the way down to this number with our ruler/measurement activities)

16

200

A limitation or restriction. They may include such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.

Constraint

200

What is the median of these numbers? 

 

17, 24, 8, 19, 6, 34, 10, 28, 48, 12

18

300

A working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments.    

Prototype

300

A chart that helps people make decisions by comparing and rating options against a set of criteria

Decision Matrix

300

A centimeter has how many hatch marks?

10

300

A summary that briefly describes the design goals and needs of stakeholders.            

Hint: It's a 2-word answer and one of the words is in the definition above.

Design Statement

300

In order to find the median you have to put the numbers in

Hint: It's a 2-word answer and one of the words is in the definition above.

Numerical Order

400

A sketch, typically including the top, front, and right primary views of an object        

Hint: It's a 2-word answer and one of the words is in the definition above.

Multiview Sketch

400

This is the word we used to replace average

Hint: It's a math term.

mean

400

How many feet are in a yard?

3

400

A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.    

Engineer

400

What is a quartile?

25% of the Box and Whisker Plot

500

To initialize or set up a measuring tool to be ready for use.

Calibrate

500

The design of products or environments that can be used by all people without the need for adaptation or modifications.

Hint: It's a 2-word answer and one of the words is in the definition above.

Universal Design

500

The piece of wood that Mr MacFarlane has behind his desk is called what?

Meter Stick

500

Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.

Criteria

500

Match the numbers to the correct spot in the Five-Number Summary

 

14, 11, 8, 1, 23, 20, 17, 5, 19, 10, 12, 22

 

Min: 1

Q1: 9

Q2 (Median): 13

Q3: 19.5

Max: 23