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M&D_1.1_Vocab
M&D Vocab Lesson 1.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebral palsy | A condition that affects body movement and coordination. It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth when an infant’s brain is still developing. |
| Collaboration | Working together on a common purpose. |
| Decision matrix | A rubric or tool for comparing design solutions against one another |
| Design process | A systematic, problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. |
| Evaluate | to determine the significance, worth, or condition of |
| Model | An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon. Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational and are often used in the development of scientific theories or the creation of artifacts. |
| Orthosis | A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine. |
| Prototype | a working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments |
| Solution | The answer to a problem or opportunity. |
| Spastic Hemiplegia | a form of cerebral palsy affecting one side of the body, characterized by chronic muscle stiffness (spasticity), weakness, and reduced motor control in the arm and leg |
| Stabilize | made steady |
| Team Norms | guidelines for a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team |