ANALYSIS EXERCISE - Sheet One
V. Ryan © 2004
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Below are a number of analysis questions. You are to cut out each of the statements along the grey lines and arrange them in your order of priority on the following sheet. |
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| Will the design be safe ? | |
| What materials are available ? What materials will be the most suitable? | |
| How long will the product take to manufacture ? | |
| How will the product be mass produced ? On a production line ? | |
| What will the cost of ‘labour’ be ? | |
| What is the best shape for the solution ? | |
| What colour scheme will be most appropriate ? | |
| What are the functions of the product ? | |
| What type of circuit is required ? Is a timer required ? Are flashing lights needed ? | |
| What special features need to be built into the designs ? | |
| What ‘ergonomic’ factors need to be taken into account ? | |
| What designs already exist ? What do you think of them ? Could they be improved ? | |
| What are the addresses of manufacturers and suppliers who may help me design my product ? | |
| Where can I collect research material to help me design ? | |
| Who is going to buy my product ? What is the age group ? | |
| Is my solution likely to solve the design problem ? | |
| What equipment and machinery will I need for manufacture ? | |
| What will be the overall size ? | |
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ANALYSIS EXERCISE - Sheet Two |
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Glue the analysis questions in the blank sections below, in your order of priority. When you have completed this write the analysis for your project using a word processor or by hand. Consider the presentation carefully. Use this sheet for reference. |
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QUESTIONS: 1. Can you think of any more relevant questions that apply to your analysis? 2. Do any of the analysis questions listed above NOT apply to your project? If so, why? |
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