Constructing Models
and Prototypes

crane2.gif (254 bytes)

Constructing models or protypes means to produce a representation that will be
used as a guide when making a thing in full size.

 

Constructing models and prototypes can involve:
Building Forming Combining Parts Fabricating Creating
building.gif (1107 bytes) forming.gif (312 bytes) enterpri.gif (292 bytes) hammer1b.gif (259 bytes) writing.gif (381 bytes)
 

Modeling can also be used to produce a generalized construct that explains a phenomena.
The model is typically then presented in one of several forms:

Sketch Diagram Written
Generalization		 Equation Chart or
Graph