Unit 1 key list PLTW Questions and Answers
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iterative - ANSWER A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until
the desired outcome is obtained.
Box plot - ANSWER A box plot, or box-and-whisker plot, is a type of graph used
to display patterns of univariate numeric data.
Variability - ANSWER Lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or
change.
Design Process - ANSWER 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.
Optimize - ANSWER Making the best or most effective use of resources to get
the best possible solution.
Criteria - ANSWER A means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which
something can be judged.
Measurable - ANSWER Measurable design criteria should provide a precise
indicator of a quantifiable characteristic so that a design can be compared to the
criteria and deemed acceptable or unacceptable.
100% Correct | Latest Update 2025
iterative - ANSWER A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until
the desired outcome is obtained.
Box plot - ANSWER A box plot, or box-and-whisker plot, is a type of graph used
to display patterns of univariate numeric data.
Variability - ANSWER Lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or
change.
Design Process - ANSWER 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.
Optimize - ANSWER Making the best or most effective use of resources to get
the best possible solution.
Criteria - ANSWER A means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which
something can be judged.
Measurable - ANSWER Measurable design criteria should provide a precise
indicator of a quantifiable characteristic so that a design can be compared to the
criteria and deemed acceptable or unacceptable.
