Iteration - Answers Repeating a process to yield results successively closer to the goal.
Brainstorming - Answers A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group
spontaneously, and in an unrestrained discussion, generate ideas.
Decision Matrix - Answers A tool for systematically ranking alternative solutions according to a set of
criteria. This is the step for brainstorming and exploring alternative ideas based on further knowledge
and technologies.
Design - Answers An iterative decision-making process that produces plans by which resources are
converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.
Design Brief - Answers A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its
constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting
a solution.
Design Process - Answers A systematic problem-solving strategy used by engineers, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants
and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
Designer - Answers A person who designs any of a variety of things.
Engineer - Answers A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve
practical problems.
Evaluate - Answers To form an idea of the amount or value of; assess.
Model - Answers A visual, mathematical, or three-dimensional representation in detail of an object or
design, often smaller than the original. A model is often used to test ideas, make changes to a design,
and to learn more about what would happen to a similar, real object.
Problem Solving - Answers The process of understanding a problem, devising a plan, carrying out the
plan, and evaluating the plan in order to solve a problem or meet a need or want.
Process - Answers Human activities used to create, invent, design, transform, produce, control,
maintain, and use products or systems; a sequence of actions that combines resources to produce an
output.
Prototype - Answers A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual
observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - Answers Systematic, scientific, documented study.