Science & Engineering-design process

Engineering

application of science, math and technology to build, create or modify things

Brainstorming

Process that involves discussing ideas or proposing solutions, sometimes after conducting research on the problem.

Testing

Trying out a potential solution or idea and collecting data to see how well it works.

Prototype

A model or sample of a solution to a problem.

Criteria

The measurable requirements that a successful solution must meet.

Evaluating

Process of using information from tests to determine if a solution has met the criteria.

Optimizing

Improving a solution, usually by redesigning the prototype.

Constraint

Factors that limit, or restrict, possible solutions.

Problem

What needs to be solved.