Fact of the Day: 16/03/2022

Many of us know what the scientific method is—a method used to find an answer to a scientific question. Did you know there is something called the engineering method? According to Ron Lasser, “The engineering method (also known as engineering design) is a systematic approach used to reach the desired solution to a problem. There are six steps (or phases): idea, concept, planning, design, development, and launch from problem definition to desired result” (Lasser par. 1). What is the difference between this method and the scientific method? The scientific method uses a specific series of steps to help answer questions about natural phenomena and is mainly used in science; the engineering method solves a problem and is mainly used in engineering. If you want to know more about the engineering method, go to: https://sites.tufts.edu/eeseniordesignhandbook/2013/engineering-method/.

Reference(s): https://sites.tufts.edu/eeseniordesignhandbook/2013/engineering-method/

Fact Author: Durga I.

Fact Editor: Ace

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