D1: Design Testing Methods to Measure Success

D1

designs detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

designs relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

designs a relevant testing method, which generates data, to measure the success of the solution

designs a testing method, which is used to measure the success of the solution

Note: The highlighted terms above are defined here:MYP Command Terms

Typical testing methods include:

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of people’s opinion’s - what questions would be asked, set up the form or template (subjective)

Timing

how long an operation takes - what data would be collected and how to record it (objective)

Checklist

for visually or aurally inspecting final product - Spreadsheet with list of what is to be observed etc (subjective)

Observation

of users to see how quickly they learn to use the new system, how often they need help or make errors (subjective)

Stress-testing

the system or abusing it in ways that would be expected in real-life operation (objective or subjective)

Inspection

Weigh it or measure it - Specification table with tolerances (objective)

Comparing the product with existing products in the marketplace noting strengths and weaknesses (objective or subjective)

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How will you test if your specification was a success? Typical testing methods include:

Survey of people’s opinion’s - what questions would be asked, set up the form or template (subjective)
Timing how long an operation takes - what data would be collected and how to record it (objective)
Checklist for Visually or aurally inspecting final product - Spreadsheet with list of what is to be observed etc (subjective)
Observation of users to see how quickly they learn to use the new system, how often they need help or make errors (subjective)
Stress-testing: Use the product or solution in ways that would be expected in real-life operation (objective or subjective)
Inspection: Weigh it or measure it - Specification table with tolerances (objective)
Comparison: Comparing the product with existing products in the marketplace noting strengths and weaknesses (objective or subjective)

How will you design a survey that doesn't lead the target audience to the answers you want them to say? Objective language and choices may just help.

This survey is a good example of how you could test your ideas or concept sketches with a sample group of your target audience.