Justify an optimal solution to the design problem.
Justification should include
• explaining the meaning of the term optimal solution
• comparing all known aspects of the proposed solutions
• explaining reasons one solution may be the best
• explaining how a decision matrix is used to choose the optimal solution.
Process/Skill Questions:
• What are trade-offs?
• How do trade-offs affect the decision-making process?
• How can the optimal solution among multiple solutions be determined?
• Why is selecting the optimal solution not a guarantee of success in solving the design problem?