Assess a new product or system currently entering the market.

Assessment should include

• researching a product or system (e.g., need, history, target market)
• evaluating the function and effectiveness of a product or system
• predicting a product or system’s life cycle
• evaluating the cost factor of a product or system
• exploring the socio-ecological effects of a product or system. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What criteria are used to assess a product?
• How will cost factor affect the life cycle of a product?
• How does one determine the socio-ecological effects of a system?