1. Types of research
When carrying out research for a what methods can you use? (check your spelling!) ●
Types of research
When carrying out research for a what methods can you use? (check your spelling!) ●

2. Types of research
When carrying out research for a what methods can you use? (check your spelling!) ●
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3. What does a good questionnaire look like?
GCSE Product Design
Big picture
What does a good questionnaire look like?
By the end of the lesson you
All: Know the difference between open and closed questions and write a questionnaire which uses both types of question (F-E)
Most: Understand what makes a good questionnaire and use this knowledge when writing a questionnaire (D-C)
Some: be able to write a questionnaire which is focused and concise (B-A*)
W.I.L.F. – What I am Looking For
Attention to the quality of your work
All work completed by the end of the lesson
Homework written in your planner if applicable

4. Questionnaires
A questionnaire helps you gather information from a large number of people. The more people you ask in a questionnaire the more accurate your results will be.
Questionnaires have two types of questions; open questions and closed questions. An open question is one where any answer can be given. A closed question is where there are several answers the person has to pick from.
Questionnaire results can be presented in graphs and tables.
In industry designers use questionnaires to find out information about their target market in relation to the theme and product they have been asked to design. They also use questionnaires to evaluate products.

5. Basic types of questions
CLOSED QUESTIONS: require simple YES/NO answers e.g. do you buy pizza products?
OPEN QUESTIONS: have no set answer e.g. what’s your favourite topping?
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: give a choice of answers e.g. what age group are you? Y7 Y8 Y9 and so on.
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6. Task, Write an example of an open and closed question?
Key question;
Task, Write an example of an open and closed question?
By the end of the lesson you
All: Know the difference between open and closed questions and write a questionnaire which uses both types of question
Most: Understand what makes a good questionnaire and use this knowledge when writing a questionnaire
Some: be able to write a questionnaire which is focused and concise

7. Tips for designing a questionnaire (1)
What do you want to find out? Direct all your questions to this.
Limit the number of questions (ten for GCSE).
Make it easy to answer. Expected possible answers with tick boxes are simple to fill in and analyse.
Make it clear and easy to read, with short simple sentences.
Try out your questionnaire on a friend first. Is it easy to understand? Do you need to make any changes?
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8. What makes a good questionnaire?
Key question;
What makes a good questionnaire?
By the end of the lesson you
All: Know the difference between open and closed questions and write a questionnaire which uses both types of question
Most: Understand what makes a good questionnaire and use this knowledge when writing a questionnaire
Some: be able to write a questionnaire which is focused and concise

9. What do you want to find out?
Plan your questionnaire carefully.
What are your first questions, e.g. what do you need to know about the person answering your questions (Are they male/female? What age/year group bracket?).
Do they already buy/use your type of product?
When and where do they buy/use your product?
Where do they consume it?
Is there something new they would like that existing products don’t have?
Test it out in class on your friends.
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10. Look at the task. What do we need to find out?
Context: Cultural Influences
Traditional products manufactured in places such as Africa, India, South America, China etc. provide endless inspiration for designers. The craft traditions, patterns and forms can be seen in many of our shops. Interest in Fair Trade is another reason we are becoming more used to seeing such products. A UK development agency has been working with a wide variety of traditional craftsmen from a range of emerging countries. Their intention is to introduce new manufacturing technologies but to maintain the ethnic influences.
Design Task 2
You are required to design and make a new product which exploits the use of “new technologies” and which would be suitable for the UK market. The product will need to reflect the cultural identity of the country you have used for inspiration and be suitably packaged.
Your product should be chosen from the following areas:
Things I need to ask my target group about? ●

11. Task
Using the information we have discussed to help you write a focussed and concise questionnaire which will inform your decisions you will need to make for your project. (Check your spelling)
By the end of the lesson you
All: Know the difference between open and closed questions and write a questionnaire which uses both types of question
Most: Understand what makes a good questionnaire and use this knowledge when writing a questionnaire
Some: be able to write a questionnaire which is focused and concise