Crit D si Design Testing Methods

Developing Testing Methods

Authentic tests: The tests are relevant to the project and are completed by appropriate testers to gain high-quality quantitative and qualitative feedback. An effective and authentic measure of a design solution means that you the student have tested against every aspect of the design specification. These tests can be classified as follows:

• Expert Appraisal

• Client Interview

• Target Audience video review and feedback

• Comparison review against an Product or Brand advertisement

• Performance or Productivity test (this could be post screening review event to from a larger audience)

• Survey- see here for generating useful data 

You must design with detail (3-4) authentic product testing methods that includes (i.e. clearly describe why you are doing the specified testing method, who the testing was completed by; why is the test used; how many people; what questions were asked; what actions were performed; etc.) 

Product tests provide relevant (accurate) feedback/data (both qualitative and quantitative) that will help prove the success of the product. All testing results are summarised.

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Testing Methods / Focus Groups (Davies et al)

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)

or this page from Davies et al

Design Testing Methods more on MYP Design  testing methods HERE