| A | B |
|---|
| Criteria | These are requirements and specifications. These are qualities and attributes that a solution must include. |
| Constraints | These are limits and restrictions on a solution. These are the qualities and attributes that a solution can not exceed such as cost, size and weight. |
| Problem Statement | This clearly defines the problem you wish to solve. The creation of this is very important, as it will focus your efforts throughout the rest of the problem solving steps. |
| Troubleshooting | This is the process of identifying and eliminating problems or mistakes |
| Prototype | This is a model or sample of a product used to physically test the product |
| Tradeoff | This is a compromise; when you give up one thing to gain another |
| Evaluate the Solution | This is the 6th step of Problem Solving |
| Define the problem | This is the 1st step of Problem Solving |
| Collect Information | This is the 2nd step of Problem Solving |
| Develop Possible Solutions | This is the 3rd step of Problem Solving |
| Select one solution | This is the 4th step of Problem Solving |
| Implement the solution | This is the 5th step of Problem Solving |
| Brainstorming | This is a group technique that helps you develop possible solutions to a problem quickly. |
