What is a user?
According to the definition proposed in the technology education program, the user is
person who makes use of a technological product.
Associated with this definition, there considerations regarding the type of user you want
form:
1. As being a good user, ie, an informed user who knows what she wants, how and why he wants it.
2. A good user applies criteria of quality and environmental conservation in the selection and use of the object.
3. A good user is aware of their rights as a consumer.
You determine the features and functions to be fulfilled in order for diseñar.Se should ask questions aimed at determining what features and functions to be fulfilled in order to meet the needs and expectations of the user. To do this, there are some variables to be taken into account and aim at defining the information to be collected. The intention is that the object is used, like those who serve and is directed and, therefore, questions should be directed to the effect of limiting the precise design specifications of the object. Based on the above, the variables that are important to consider are: geographical
• Variable: It is important that you define in that geographic area is the user which is intended in order to design?, "In the classroom?," In the neighborhood?, "In other municipality?, "On the field? Or in the city?.
• Variables gender and style factors such as age, sex and lifestyle are important
consider when determining the features and functions of the object.
• Variables preferential: preferences determine the different characteristics of the object to be designed. For example, when buying clothes, a person can privilege as main benefit the economy, another quality, third, comfort, and a final just find something special to look at a party, for example.
Now that you have a series of questions that will determine what type of person goes to use the object, your tastes, at which time you will use it as you will use, etc., You can determine how it will proceed.
procedures to collect information.
The interview is a method of gathering information to solve a problem, it is important for the person providing the data feel free to say what he wants. The interview is a dialogue in relation to a topic, through which is known to the interviewee.
The survey: is another method to obtain information about a topic, this is a series of questions that have been previously developed and applied to a particular person.
Unlike the interview does not require the person applying is a specialist in the field, it is simpler and does not require the respondent to enter a great communication with the interviewer.
The pattern of observation is a method in which information is collected through the observation is made from a certain user behavior, eg how it behaves when you buy a product, as they choose, when you purchase and by choosing, as spending on shopping, etc.
As to a survey
Since the survey is a procedure most used, then outlines the basic steps and criteria to be followed in its preparation, execution and analysis.
Basics:
• Target population: all potential customers of a product.
• Sample: part of a group of people selected.
• Survey: methodical search of information.
• Questionnaire: question being asked to collect the information sought.
In the process of the survey can distinguish the following stages:
1. DEFINITION OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SURVEY
collect and interpret information sufficient to determine whether or not to continue with the project and clearly define the need to meet.
2. ELECTION OF THE POPULATION SURVEY
be chosen from among the general population the most appropriate age for a given product
In the case of an assignment, is normally attend those schools closest to the family and neighborhood .
3. DETERMINATION OF SAMPLE
reliability or the degree of confidence that can have on the results of the surveys also depends on the accuracy of the questions, selection of the counts, etc., The number of respondents. The greater the number of respondents (more shows), being equal, the more confidence you can have on the results of the survey.
is therefore necessary to determine the minimum number of people surveyed for
results are reliable.
4. DEVELOPMENT OF QUESTIONNAIRE
questions should be established so as to permit precise determination of the opinion that, on the subject of the survey population of each sector. A model questionnaire for respondents to include:
a) Title of the survey
b) A paragraph to inform the respondent of the reason for the survey
c) Paragraph to motivate the respondent to answer truthfully.
d) Three questions that reveal the public respondent.
e) Three questions on issues covered by the project.
f) Four questions about features of the project objective.
g) Question on the price that the potential user is willing to pay for the purpose of the project.
There are four possible types of questions used in the questionnaire:
Open Question:
• With wide response
• Difficult to tabulate
• Very little use for a closed question survey
single response. • Easy to tabulate
• Valid for only two possible situations.
Example: Does
car? Yes / No
closed multiple choice question.
• Less easy to tabulate
• Pick up a wide spectrum of responses
• It is less accurate, due to dispersion.
Example:
What hobby do you have?
1. Sport 2. Cinema 3. Reading 4. Another ...... Answered Question closed
classified. • Easy Tab
• Responses should be ordered judiciously
• Possible answers should be limited.
Example:
Where do you prefer to buy the fruit?
1. Neighborhood store 2. Or fair market 3. Supermarket
5. ANALYSIS OF RESULTS. Answered
all questionnaires responses are tabulated and regroup progressively, so that the overall results obtained are readable only coming to the survey.
was calculated response rates for each type and are represented by graphs, so that the results of the survey can be read and interpreted easily and unambiguously.
8. INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY. Conclusion
, according to the results can be designing the object or product to build, according to the preferences of potential users.
Activity:
• Starting from an alleged problem observed in your school community of poor nutrition, have to design and develop products to be offered at your school to improve the quality of food, promoting healthy living, consumption of vegetables, fruits, natural cereals, etc. either in various products such as snacks, sandwiches, snack, lunch, etc,
• Design a survey (according to the guide) to know the preferences of your potential users for taste of healthy food, etc mixtures thereof.
• Tabulate the results of your survey, percentages and graphs
• Determine a conclusion with the description of your product to be produced.
• Presents this information in a report but the presentation of the product produced and tasted in class.
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