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Unit 1, 3-6
Term | Definition |
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Model | a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept |
Simulation | a method that is used to study and analyze the characteristics of an actual theoretical system |
Technology | the application of science for practical purposes; the use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs |
Engineering | the application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems |
Trade-off | the giving up of one thing in return for another, often applied to the engineering design process |
Prototype | a test model of a product |
Risk-Benefit Analysis | the comparison of the risks and benefits of a decision or product |
Life Cycle Analysis | the evaluation of the materials and energy used for the manufacture, transportation, sale, use, and disposal of a technology |
Pugh Chart | a table used to compare the features of multiple items, such as technological products or solutions |
Materials Science | the study of the characteristics and uses of materials in science and technology |