Problem Solving Processes

Steps

100

This is the first step of the scientific method

Observe

200

This is the third step of the engineering design process

Imagine

300

A guess about what the outcome of an experiment is called what?

A hypothesis

400

Name all the 6 steps of the problem solving process

 Identify the problem

Determine the size and scope of the problem

Generate alternative solutions

Think of possible consequences

Choose the best solution

Analyze outcomes

500

"Imagine" in the engineering desing process is the same as which step in the 6 steps of problem solving?

Generate alternate solutions

Data

100

What data do you collect in the engineering design process?

Observe and research

200

What data do you collect in the scientific method?

Observe and research

300

What data do you collect in the 6 problem solving steps?

Text evidence from video or text

400

What are some other ways that we can collect data? (Open response)

Interviews, focus groups, surveys

Problem sort

100

Which process is the best: designing a faster space shuttle?

Engineering design process

200

Which process is the best to solve the disappearing polar ice caps?

6 problem solving steps

300

Which process is the best to figure out at what temperature glue boils?

Scientific method

400

Which process is the best to solve youth homelessness?

6 problem solving steps

500

Which process is the best to design a leak proof scuba masks?

Engineering design process