Problem-solving Methodology for Engineering Design 1. Defining the problem o Needs analysis, a difficult task o True problem not always what it seems at first o Requires iterative reworking as the problem is better understood o Problem statement must be as specific as possible 2. Gathering the information o Understand state of the art o Many sources of information, unstructured, unordered o Ask questions What do need to find out? Where can/find it? Howcan /getit? How credible and accurate is the information? How do /interpret the information formy specific need? When do i have enough information? What decisions resultfrom this information?Problem-solving Methodology for Engineering Design 1. Defining the problem o Needs analysis, a difficult task o True problem not always what it seems at first o Requires iterative reworking as the problem is better understood o Problem statement must be as specific as possible 2. Gathering the information o Understand state of the art o Many sources of information, unstructured, unordered o Ask questions ▪ What do I need to find out? ▪ Where can I find it? ▪ How can I get it? ▪ How credible and accurate is the information? ▪ How do I interpret the information for my specific need? ▪ When do I have enough information? ▪ What decisions result from this information? 8