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Present data

I can use graphs, diagrams and descriptions to present data.

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Present data

I can use graphs, diagrams and descriptions to present data.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There are different presentation techniques.
  2. Designers select and justify the choice of presentation technique.

Keywords

  • Data - information collected and stored for analysis and decision-making

  • Quantitative - information recorded using numbers

  • Qualitative - information recorded using words

  • Graph - a visual representation of relationships or values using points, lines, or bars

  • Target market - the group of people you design your product for

Common misconception

All data can be presented as a graph or chart.

The way in which data is presented will depend on whether the data is quantitative or qualitative.


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Equipment

graph paper, pencils, rulers

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6 Questions

Q1.
In this context, what is a user?
a person who observes a product or service without interacting with it
a person who purchases a product, service or experience as a gift
Correct answer: a person who you are designing for and who directly interacts with a product
Q2.
What is a questionnaire?
a set of problems faced by the user
Correct answer: a set of questions designed to gather information from people
a set of statements based on research
Q3.
Is an interview a type of primary or secondary research?
Correct Answer: primary
Q4.
User journey mapping is used for?
Correct answer: visualising the steps users take within a task
visualising the users needs and wants
visualising the user using the end product
Q5.
Which one of these is considered a high profile event?
a school open day
a birthday party
a christmas party
Correct answer: an outdoor music festival
Q6.
Who would a stakeholder be for an outdoor music festival?
Correct answer: the local government
Correct answer: performing artists and their management
the people who attend the music festival

5 Questions

Q1.
True or false: all data can be presented in a graph?
true
Correct answer: false
Q2.
What type of data can be counted or measured and is expressed as numbers?
Correct Answer: Quantitative data, Quantitative
Q3.
What is the target market?
Correct answer: the specific group of people you design your product or service for
a person who you are designing for and who directly interacts with a product
a person, group or organisation with an interest in a project
Q4.
The y-axis on a bar chart represents the numbers or amounts which is referred to as the __________.
total
sum
Correct answer: frequency
quantity
Q5.
What type of data could you include on a mind map?
numbers and figures from an interview
Correct answer: quotes from an interview
Correct answer: key information from an interview