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CTE.MPD.D.2.1 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.MPD.D.2.1
Content Area: Career Technical Education – Pathways
Grade Range: 7-12
Industry Sector: Manufacturing and Product Development
Pathway: Product Innovation and Design Pathway

Pathway Standard:
Understand and apply research methodologies as a means to identify a need, problem, or opportunity for a new product, product line, system design, or service.

Performance Indicator:
Employ research methodologies, using primary research and electronic reference materials, to gather information relevant to the topic or area of opportunity.

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