PLTW IED 1.1.1 & 1.1.2 KEY TERMS
Questions and Answers
1. A type of graph used to display patterns of univariate numeric data.
Answer box plot
2. A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a
problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow)
down the possible solutions to one final choice.
Answer design process
3. A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until
the desired outcome is obtained.
Answer iterative
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, 4. Making the best or most effective use of resources to get the
best possible solution.
Answer optimization
5. Lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or change.
Answer variability
6. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.
Answer criteria
7. An average of a set of numeric data values.
Answer mean
8. A design criteria that should provide a precise indicator of a
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Questions and Answers
1. A type of graph used to display patterns of univariate numeric data.
Answer box plot
2. A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a
problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow)
down the possible solutions to one final choice.
Answer design process
3. A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until
the desired outcome is obtained.
Answer iterative
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, 4. Making the best or most effective use of resources to get the
best possible solution.
Answer optimization
5. Lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or change.
Answer variability
6. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.
Answer criteria
7. An average of a set of numeric data values.
Answer mean
8. A design criteria that should provide a precise indicator of a
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7
