Engineering Design Process

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Engineering Design Process
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First, lets review the Scientific Method

1. Ask a question
2. Research
3. Procedure/Method
4. Data Observation
5. Conclusion

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Engineering Design Process

• Very similar to the steps of the Scientific Method

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1. ASK

• Identify and Research a Need

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2. IMAGINE

• Develop Possible Solutions

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3. PLAN

• Make a Prototype

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What is a prototype?

• A test model of the product
• Allows engineers to see if their design works the
  way it should

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Describe a situation in which a prototype would
be helpful.

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4. CREATE

• Test and Evaluate

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5. IMPROVE

• Modify and Retest the Solution

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Engineering Design Process
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Independent vs. Dependent Variables
ONE thing in an experiment that changes
Independent Variable
Changes because of the independent variable. It
depends on the variable
Dependent Variable
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