Computers: Problem Solving

Flashcards about problem solving using computers

Data

Raw facts or items

Information

Processed facts or data

Electronic media

The web (www, internet, YouTube, etc.) has become our preferred source of information

Format (Electronic media advantage)

Easy to access, store, move around

Currentness (Electronic media advantage)

Up-to-date

Processing (Electronic media advantage)

Easier to search, sort and manipulate

Electronic media

Accuracy and reliability (potential disadvantage)

Health (Electronic media)

Screen fatigue, headache, etc. (potential disadvantage)

Printed media

A lot of material is available only in hardcopy.

Printed media

Books often contain more in-depth information than can be found online.

Printed media

Can be easier to work with, in terms of paging and making physical notes

Questionnaires

Effective way to ask a big group of people the same questions

Questionnaires

Let respondent select an answer

Questionnaires

Information about people’s ideas, opinions, habits, likes and dislikes

Interviews

Make an appointment with the person, Plan your questions and write them down, Confirm whether you may make notes or record the interview.

Advantages of Surveys

Find information not available anywhere else, Collect specific information relevant to your project

Disadvantages of Surveys

Small number of people may respond to survey, People may be scared of breach of privacy and not fill out questionnaire, May take up a lot of time.