Practice Writing A Clear And Focused Problem Statement (3) - Unit 2: User Research & Problem Definition

Practice: Writing a Clear and Focused Problem Statement

Lesson 3Unit 2: User Research & Problem Definition

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Question 1.
What is a problem statement?
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Think about what makes a problem statement effective.
Question 2.
What does the 5 Whys technique help us achieve?
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Consider the nature of problem-solving.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a problem statement?
- To summarize the entire project's goals
- To align teams on what the problem is
- To provide detailed instruction for implementation
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Think about a compass guiding a group.
4Question 4.
True or False: The 5 Whys technique is best used only for very complex problems.
- True
- False
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Consider when you might want to know 'why' something is happening.
Question 5.
Identify a local issue that has become a complaint among students and use the 5 Whys technique to perform an in-depth analysis to formulate a problem statement.
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Identify the symptoms and do not stop at the first answer!
Question 6.
Create a comprehensive problem statement for a fictional sport, focusing on the lack of participation in events. Be specific about the context, pain points, impacts, and measurable goals.
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Start with who is affected and what the consequences are.

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