Preselection Criteria

All projects are subject to a pre-selection process based on the criteria listed below.

PRE-SELECTION CRITERIA – EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS

  •  Scientific Approach : ( max-8 pts)

Well defined problem was solved using scientific principles.

  • Experimental Approach: (max-10 pts)

Dependent and independent variables were defined and control group was in evidence.

  • Validity of Conclusion : ( max-5 pts)

Conclusion is consistent.

  • Originality : ( max-10 pts)

Topic is original and method is highly creative.

 PRE-SELECTION CRITERIA – DESIGN PROJECTS

  • Design Approach Overall: (max-8 pts)

Has identified a need or real world problem.

  •  Design Approach-Performance Criteria: (max-10 pts)

Clear performance criteria have been developed  to address the features of the product, algorithm, proof, model, etc.

  • Validity of Evaluation/Conclusion : (max-5 pts)

Conclusion accurately reports with the success/failure of the design

  •  Originality: ( max-10 pts)

Topic is original and method is highly creative.