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The Process of Application Design
User’s present
job
Technological options
ApplicationDesign
Future Application
Requirements Engineering Process
concept
problem analysis
feasibility and choice of options
analysis and modelling
requirements documentation
Figure 5 Activities within Requirements
Tuesday: what we didPart of CRC stage 1
1. LIST of generic users - 10 minutes2. CLASSIFY the generic users - 10
minutes3. SELECT the target users - 10 minutes4. Prepare interview questions - 20
minutes5. Generate report - 10 minutes
Now
• Interview by one group with Senior Research Fellow: Barbara Jones
• Open interview questions to academic staff
• Reflection and tips on how to conduct an interview– Further opportunity for user
investigations with business employers on Nov 6th
Type of Interviews
Structured InterviewsQuestions are prepared
Unstructured InterviewsContinuous flowing discussion based on questions and answers
Combination of both
Interview PreparationPrior to the interviewDetermine the objectivesDetermine the information requireFormulate questionsArrange questions in a logical sequenceConfirm date, time and place with intervieweeFind out how much time will be available for the interview
…For the interviewDress in appropriate mannerArrive on timeObtain necessary permission
…
Closing and after the interview
Closing the interview• Summarise the ground that has been
recovered• Ask the interviewee if they wish to pose any
questions to you• Explain next stages of the research and
arrange any future communication if required• Be sure to thank the interviewee!…After the interview• Write up the notes as soon as possible• Thanking the interviewee by sending email or
letter…
Report 2: Initial User Requirements (Due 18th October)
Report content: Understanding Users
–List of users–Categorisation of users (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)–Prioritised list of Primary users–Users selected for further investigation–Results of Investigation–Question asked & responses received–How responses were collected (Interviews, tutors etc)
On Tuesday (16/10): Evaluation session / Meeting with tutors /Poster
Thursday (18/10): Edited/revised/formatted report hand in.
Poster Schedule
• Discuss with tutor on 16th October
• Prepare draft to review tutor on 23rd October and agree plan for final completion
• Completed by 26th October
Poster Content
• Problem definition• Concept/Vision• Possible solutions• Target users** use diagram and pictures, make
visual
- Questions to employers about the concept/vision
Volunteers (4 or 5)
SECOND LIFE - To Prepare for Nov 28th
Come to office now for Demo (D32)