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Modeling
IED Unit6
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Engineering
Not Applicable
04/20/2004

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Term
vertical thinking is "high-probability" thinking while lateral thinking is looking at a problem in a nontraditional way.
Definition
Differentiate between vertical thinking and lateral thinking.
Term
Sketch
Definition
After brainstorming your ideas, you would pick the best solution. How would you first document this solution?
Term
Sketching is a freehand type of drawing without the use of drawing tools.
Definition
What is sketching?
Term
Pie Graph
Definition
This type graph of allows us to compare parts of the whole with each other, or the fraction of the whole each part takes up.
Term
Bar Graph
Definition
This type of graphs are great for looking at differences amongst similar things. They look like stacks of coins.
Term
Line Graph
Definition
This type of graph is a good way to look at how something changes usually over time or sometimes over space.
Term
Pictograph
Definition
What is it called when you make a bar graph that uses pictures to show quantity instead of bars?
Term
A chart is a diagram that shows the relationship between two or more numerical quantities.
Definition
Graphs are pictorial representations of charts. What is a chart?
Term
To find the numerical value for each square.
Definition
What does it mean "to scale a graph?"
Term
A prototype is a full sized working model while a mock-up is a model made of inexpensive materials, that doesn't work and is preportional but not to scale.
Definition
Differentiate between a mockup and a prototype.
Term
Jinks Method
Definition
A form of modeling, which uses square dowels connected by gluing reinforcing gussets of index card stock.
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