Practice A.2. Identify and prioritize primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution. - 1.5.1.1 | Unit 1: Ergonomics & Everyday Objects | IB 9 Product Design
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A.2. Identify and prioritize primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution.

1.5.1.1 - A.2. Identify and prioritize primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution.

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Question 1 Easy

What is primary research?

💡 Hint: Think about firsthand data collection.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of secondary research.

💡 Hint: What involves looking at others' work?

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Question 1

What is the difference between primary and secondary research?

Primary research gathers existing data
secondary research collects new data.
Primary research collects data directly from users
secondary research analyzes existing data.
There is no difference.

💡 Hint: Think about where the data is coming from.

Question 2

True or False: Direct observation is an effective primary research method.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the value of seeing things firsthand.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a research plan for an ergonomic hand tool focusing on prioritizing methods. How would you justify each method chosen?

💡 Hint: Consider which information is most critical to address user needs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how a lack of proper research methods can lead to the redesign of existing tools being ineffective.

💡 Hint: Think about how knowledge influences design decisions.

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