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Chapter 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cost Feasibility | Evaluation of the effectiveness of the potential solution from a financial perspective. |
| Discussion Forum | Area on the Internet where a person can enter a question or comment and other people can respond to the question or comment on the original message. |
| Experimental Research | Type of research that uses test to discover information about a potential solution. |
| Library Research | Type of research that uses different forms of printed and digital materials as a source of information. |
| Refined Sketch | Type of sketch that combines all the components of the final design, which may be a combination of different ideas. |
| Research | Scientific way to discover facts about a certain topic or solution. |
| Rough Sketch | First drawings completed by engineers, of solutions that are in the early stages of development. |
| Thumbnail Sketch | First drawings completed by engineers, of solutions that are in the early stages of development. |
| Trade-Off | Something an engineer gives up in order to meet specifications while staying within the constraints. |