Decision Matrix for Prototypes
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Objective
I can create a decision matrix to help choose the best design for a prototype.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
12 questions
What is a decision matrix and why is it a useful tool?
Name the two types of decision matrices discussed in the video.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“You are trying to decide which of three playground swing set designs (Design A, Design B, Design C) to build a prototype of. Create a simple decision matrix using the following criteria: Safety, Cost, and Fun. Use a scale of 1-5 (1 being worst, 5 being best) to score each design for each criteria. Based on your matrix, which design should you choose? You are trying to decide which of three paper airplane designs (Design X, Design Y, Design Z) to build a prototype of. Create a simple decision matrix using the following criteria: Distance, Accuracy, and Appearance. Use a scale of 1-5 (1 being worst, 5 being best) to score each design for each criteria. Based on your matrix, which design should you choose?”
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