In Search of the Engineering Method.

Andrews, James G.

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ERIC Number: EJ361584

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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In Search of the Engineering Method.

Andrews, James G.

Engineering Education, v78 n1 p29-30,55-57 Oct 1987

Examines some of the assumptions associated with attempts to define the "engineering method." Critiques a previously stated definition of this method, and offers an alternative definition that attempts to include the ideas put forth in the previous definition. Discusses the use of engineering heuristics in both definitions. (TW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, College Science, Convergent Thinking, Critical Thinking, Definitions, Engineering, Engineering Education, Heuristics, Higher Education, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, Science Education, Scientific Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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