FINDING INFORMATION
Module 7.1
Information Process
1. What is the task ?
2. What data is needed ? The better you understand the task and identify
3. Where to get data ? what you need to solve the problem the easier
4. Getting and checking the data your task will be…
5. Processing the data
6. Drawing conclusions and reporting
Formulating a Task Definition
Create a clear definition of the task
If you don’t fully understand the task, you won’t satisfy the requirements needed
Two broad types of questions
Closed Open Ended
Facts only Help to make a judgement/recommendation
Lower level Higher level
What, Where, When, Who ? Why, How, What if ?
General tips on setting questions
Talk to people with first-hand experience of the topic
Imagine yourself in the situation
Don’t assume anything
Brainstorm ideas with a friend
Reflect on your questions
Benefits of using Surveys to gather information
Quick and easy to get information
Can generalise the findings
Data can be captured and analysed easily and quickly
Sometimes the only way to get certain types of information
Setting questions for a questionnaire
Module 7.1
Information Process
1. What is the task ?
2. What data is needed ? The better you understand the task and identify
3. Where to get data ? what you need to solve the problem the easier
4. Getting and checking the data your task will be…
5. Processing the data
6. Drawing conclusions and reporting
Formulating a Task Definition
Create a clear definition of the task
If you don’t fully understand the task, you won’t satisfy the requirements needed
Two broad types of questions
Closed Open Ended
Facts only Help to make a judgement/recommendation
Lower level Higher level
What, Where, When, Who ? Why, How, What if ?
General tips on setting questions
Talk to people with first-hand experience of the topic
Imagine yourself in the situation
Don’t assume anything
Brainstorm ideas with a friend
Reflect on your questions
Benefits of using Surveys to gather information
Quick and easy to get information
Can generalise the findings
Data can be captured and analysed easily and quickly
Sometimes the only way to get certain types of information
Setting questions for a questionnaire
