Chapter 6: Art of Design Flashcards
Define Computational Thinking
Process of recognising aspects of computation in the world, being able to logically, algorithmically, recursively and inferentially.
It involves inferential thinking and defining problems through:
D- Decomposition
D- Documenting steps
D- Decisions through algorithms
P- Use of Programming Languages & Software
E- Evaluating the solution
Define Brainstorming
Collective or individual process where ideas are written down WITHOUT critical evaluation or criticism
What are the ground rules for brainstorming
1) Relaxed environment, where everyone is encouraged to participate
2) No ideas should be judged or critiqued
3) Ideas should be only evaluated at the end
What are Oblique Strategies?
Set of cards designed to promote lateral thinking -> essentially not thinking in a SET way
List the Effectiveness measures of a software solution
1) Completeness
- How complete is the information that is being produced for its intended purpose, meaning that no other information is needed from other sources. Measured based off the users needs.
2) Readability/Clarity
3) Attractiveness
4) Accuracy
5) Usability
6) Accessibility
7) Timeliness
8) Communication of message
9) Relevance
Why is mind mapping good?
It can be used to communicate the SCOPE and CONSTRAINTS of the solution to others
What are the 6 Thinking Hats?
1) White (Information)
2) Blue (Management)
3) Red (Emotions)
4) Green (Creativity)
5) Black (Discernment)
6) Yellow (Optimistic)
List the Efficiency measures of a Software Solution
1) Speed of processing
2) Functionality
3) Cost of File Manipulation
- processing the data within a file, such as searching, sorting which all have an associated time, thus have a cost.
What are some of the User Interface Characteristics?
1) Clear
2) Concise
3) Consistent
4) Responsive
5) Efficient
6) Familiar
7) Attractive
8) Scalable
9) Forgiving
List some Factors that influence Design
1) Usability
- should cater for all user needs
2) Security: Data protection & User Authentication
- must include security, and legislation (privacy act, health act)
3) Interoperability
4) Marketability
- how much something can be bought or sold
5) PROCESSING efficiency
- a solution can have time-dependent information that is displayed once you complete one thing to the next.
What is SCAMPER?
S- Substitute:
-> substituting components of the design, materials, approach, angle
C- Combine
-> Mix/blend with other ideas
A- Adapt
-> Using parts of other elements/taking inspiration
M- Modify
-> Changing attributes of the design, (e.g, shape, size, etc)
P- Put
> Put the design to another use or idea (apply to other ideas
E- Eliminate
-> Removing elements for simplicity
R- Reverse (rearrange)
-> Design can be inversed
What is interoperability?
The capability of different systems to communicate with one another and exchange information.
