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The problem statement 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 1
The Problem Statement o o What is a problem statement What should be part of a problem statement 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 2
What is a problem statement o o When pursuing a development project it is always done to solve a problem. But what problem? n The problem statement – ref: wikipedia. com A good problem statement should answer these questions: *What is the problem? This should explain why the team is needed. *Who has the problem or who is the client/customer? This should explain who needs the solution and who will decide the problem has been solved. *What form can the resolution be? What is the scope and limitations (in time, money, resources, technologies) that can be used to solve the problem? Does the client want a white paper? A web-tool? A new feature for a product? A brainstorming on a topic? 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 3
What to put in a problem statement o o o A concise wording of the problem to be tackled. Who is/are the customer(s), what is the clients need? What are the assumptions being made? What are the limitations? What are the engineering standards that impact the project? 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 4
A definition o o The primary purpose of a problem statement is to focus the attention of the problem solving team However, if the focus of the problem is too narrow or the scope of the solution too limited the creativity and innovation of the solution can be stifling It should answer the following question: “What is the problem that the research/solution will address? ” Ref: Wikipedia 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 5
For the problem you are working o o Create a 1 to 2 page problem statement document. This will be part of chapter 1 of your proposal 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 6
Next week o o More on the proposal Specifics on the Chapters n Chapter 1 o o 10/17/11 - L 7 a The Problem Statement The problem statement – from the sponsor – your rewording of the statement Scope of the statement/solution Assumptions made and limitations on the solution Standards involved and that will be used in the solution. Copyright 2009 - Joanne De. Groat, ECE, OSU 7
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