Investigation using secondary data (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Secondary data investigation
Secondary data investigation
Researching & analyzing existing products similar to your design
Key categories for systematic product analysis
Key categories for systematic product analysis
12 categories for thorough product analysis
Function & purpose category
Function & purpose category
What product does & how effectively it meets goals
Safety considerations category
Safety considerations category
How safety is integrated & hazards addressed
Environmental impact category
Environmental impact category
Sustainability, materials, manufacturing, end-of-life
Ergonomics category
Ergonomics category
How product accommodates human physical characteristics
Material properties category
Material properties category
Mechanical & physical traits: strength, durability, etc.
Construction methods category
Construction methods category
Manufacturing & assembly processes, scale, efficiency
Social factors category
Social factors category
Target demographic, user groups, age, disabilities, culture
Three clusters of the 12 categories
Three clusters of the 12 categories
Technical, Human, Contextual factors