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Quick questions on Evaluating against the specification explained: O-Level Design and Technology
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What is working through the specification point by point?Show answer
A systematic evaluation takes each specification point in turn and tests the product against it:
What is judgements backed by evidence?Show answer
Each judgement must be supported by evidence, not opinion. "It works well" is a subjective claim that could be biased or wrong. "It held the phone at 58 degrees, within the requirement" is evidence that proves the point is met. Measurements, test results and user feedback are the evidence that makes an evaluation honest and credible, and lets anyone see exactly how the product performed.
What is only praising the product?Show answer
Honest evaluation admits weaknesses with evidence and proposes fixes; uncritical praise earns little.
What is not testing, just guessing?Show answer
Judgements must come from actually testing or measuring the product, not from assuming it passes.
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