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What is one of the primary goals of basic research as described?
What is one of the primary goals of basic research as described?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a thrust or priority in the research cycle?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a thrust or priority in the research cycle?
How does research contribute to the national talent pool?
How does research contribute to the national talent pool?
What is one of the roles of research agencies according to the content provided?
What is one of the roles of research agencies according to the content provided?
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Which category of research primarily focuses on addressing world problems?
Which category of research primarily focuses on addressing world problems?
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What is the primary purpose of fundamental research?
What is the primary purpose of fundamental research?
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How does applied research typically relate to basic research?
How does applied research typically relate to basic research?
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Which of the following is an example of a Sustainable Development Goal?
Which of the following is an example of a Sustainable Development Goal?
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What is a common characteristic of applied research?
What is a common characteristic of applied research?
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In what way can basic research enhance social development initiatives?
In what way can basic research enhance social development initiatives?
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What is the first step in the design process?
What is the first step in the design process?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a design brief?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a design brief?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the design and build stage?
Which aspect is NOT included in the design and build stage?
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What does multidisciplinary integration in design involve?
What does multidisciplinary integration in design involve?
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Which step involves materializing ideas into reality?
Which step involves materializing ideas into reality?
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Which of the following is a common design practice?
Which of the following is a common design practice?
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What best describes the purpose of a capstone project?
What best describes the purpose of a capstone project?
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In the design process, what is meant by 'verification'?
In the design process, what is meant by 'verification'?
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Which characteristic is true for correlational research?
Which characteristic is true for correlational research?
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What makes action research distinct from traditional research methods?
What makes action research distinct from traditional research methods?
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Which of the following best describes field research?
Which of the following best describes field research?
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What is a primary purpose of laboratory research?
What is a primary purpose of laboratory research?
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How is a thesis different from a research project?
How is a thesis different from a research project?
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What is an important aspect of survey research?
What is an important aspect of survey research?
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Which statement accurately describes the nature of research projects?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of research projects?
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What is one of the key characteristics of correlational research?
What is one of the key characteristics of correlational research?
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What is the primary purpose of creating a persona in the design process?
What is the primary purpose of creating a persona in the design process?
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Which rule of brainstorming emphasizes the importance of allowing all ideas to be aired without judgment?
Which rule of brainstorming emphasizes the importance of allowing all ideas to be aired without judgment?
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How does data clustering benefit the design process?
How does data clustering benefit the design process?
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What should be the focus during a brainstorming session according to IDEO's rules?
What should be the focus during a brainstorming session according to IDEO's rules?
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What is the significance of visual tools in brainstorming sessions?
What is the significance of visual tools in brainstorming sessions?
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Which brainstorming rule is violated if participants interrupt each other?
Which brainstorming rule is violated if participants interrupt each other?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective brainstorming session?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective brainstorming session?
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What does 'defer judgment' mean in the context of brainstorming?
What does 'defer judgment' mean in the context of brainstorming?
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Study Notes
Research and its Importance
- Fundamental research aims to increase scientific understanding of phenomena without specific goals.
- Applied research focuses on finding solutions to practical problems.
- Findings from basic research are often incorporated into applied research.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): a collection of 17 interlinked goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
- Solving practical problems requires a background of knowledge.
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Purpose and Goals of Research:
- Discover new facts about known phenomena
- Find answers to problems partially solved by existing methods
- Contribute knowledge as a societal good
- Provide solutions to national, regional, and world problems
- Enhance the University’s international reputation (and hence, the values of the degrees granted)
- Enrich the National Talent Pool with individuals able to compete in a knowledge-based global economy
Categorization of Research Work
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Basic Research:
- Development of models to describe physical systems
- Experimental investigation of physical phenomena
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Thrust and Priorities:
- Food
- Energy
- Environment
- Health and medical sciences
- Material Science and Engineering
- Information and Communications Technology
- Manufacturing and Process Engineering
- Science and Mathematics
- Education and Social Sciences.
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Correlational Research:
- Doesn't investigate cause and effect.
- Studies 2 or more variables and one group of individuals; focuses on relationships among variables.
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Survey Research:
- Used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain info and insights into a topic of interest.
- Data is obtained using standardized procedures.
- Can have multiple purposes.
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Action Research:
- Decision-oriented research involving the application of the steps of the scientific method in response to an immediate need to improve existing practices.
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Field Research:
- Conducted in natural settings.
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Laboratory Research:
- Conducted in artificial or controlled conditions by isolating the study in a rigorously specified and operational area.
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Purpose of Laboratory Research:
- To test hypotheses derived from the theory.
- To control variance under research conditions.
- To discover the relations between the dependent and independent variables.
Thesis
- Thesis: an academic requirement describing your research work that amplifies your learning from the specialization of your program.
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The deeper sense in doing and writing one:
- Consider prompting thoughts with "what if scenarios."
- Create a question guide that is very readable.
- Thesis Proposal: a course requirement done by an amateur researcher, not a budgetary requirement.
- Research Project: a project done by an expert with budgetary requirements.
Ideation
- Brainstorming: develop concepts.
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IDEO's 7 Rules of Brainstorming:
- Defer Judgment: Don't dismiss any idea, any idea is a good idea, no matter how crazy.
- Encourage Wild Ideas: Give rise to creative leaps, embrace the most out-of-the-box notions.
- Build on the Ideas of Others: No buts, only ands.
- Stay focused on the topic: Always keep the discussion on target.
- One conversation at a time: No interrupting, no dismissing, no disrespect, no rudeness.
- Be visual: Utilize yellow, red, blue markers, and mathematical models/calculations to analyze.
Persona
- Data Clustering: drawing insights and finding needs are prior to persona conceptualization.
- Clustering Technique: a unique ethnography adopted by designers to gather relevant user insights to suggest potential design recommendations.
- Persona: a fictional person with characteristics that are most representative of a major user group, used to inspire innovation.
- Purpose of Persona: to create a profile of the user that will serve as a reference and inspiration throughout the solution development.
- Needs to Capture: the person's behavior, beliefs and philosophy, motivation, or intentions.
Design and Build
- Design Process: methods to materialize ideas to reality, through the systematic engineering cycles.
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Design Process Stages:
- Design Brief: Define the problem, conduct detective work, develop a problem statement.
- Ideation: Generate and share ideas, identify and establish the need.
- Concepts: Develop concepts, nature-inspired design field trips.
- Specifications: Details of specific components.
- Designs, Calculations, Selection: Choosing the best design(s).
- Purchase & Fabrication: Ordering materials and manufacturing parts.
- Assembly, Troubleshooting: Putting together the final product.
- Verification: Testing and refining the final product.
- Product/System: The final product or system.
- Common Design Practice: Specification.
- Specification: the details of a product, commodity, equipment, system, or service.
- Design Process: a purposeful method of planning practical solutions to problems influenced by requirements called criteria and constraints.
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Design Process Stages:
- Define the Problem: Conduct detective work, develop a problem statement.
- Generate and share ideas: Identify and establish the need.
- Develop a Problem Statement: A concise, clear statement describing the problem you're trying to solve.
Multidisciplinary Integration
- Involves chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and other areas.
CDIO Implementation
- Introduction to Engineering
- Design & Build
- Capstone Project
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Project Stages:
- Pre-Project: From effective teams.
- Conceive: Research, design thinking or known challenges, create concepts.
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Explore the significance of fundamental and applied research, and how both contribute to solving practical problems and advancing societal knowledge. This quiz will also cover the Sustainable Development Goals and their relation to research outcomes. Understand the purpose behind research efforts in a global context.
