Effective Questions Flashcards
Which methodology must effective questions follow?
SMART Methodology.
What does SMART stand for in full?
- S-Specific
- M-measurable
- A- Actionable
- R- Relevant
- T- Time-bound
Specific Questions are:
Simple and focused on the topic(s)
Measurable questions are questions that can be
Quantified and assesed
What is the importance of ensuring questions are actionable?
They focus on what specific steps must be taken to solve a problem.
How are relevant questions effective?
They have significance towards solving a problem.
What do time-bound questions specify?
They specify the period to be studied.
true or false
Effective questions must also be fair.
true
How are fair questions made?
They are made in a way that does not create or reinforce bias or exclude groups.
What can unfair questions lead to?
They can lead to
* inaccurate feedback
* Missed data and insights e.g. from closed ended questions
What are examples of unfair and innefective questions.
- Leading questions
- Closed ended questions
- Vague questions
- Loaded questions
What is the importance of clarification questions in the ask phase?
They make it easier to plan and eecute a successful data analysis project
How do clarifying questions help one execute a succesful analysis project?
- Help one clarify deliverables and their due dates
- Align the rest of the ask phase with stakeholders’ plans and goals
- Understand data and resources available (help to prepare)
When understanding operations or project for data analysis in clarification, what are some necessary aspects to understand about them?
- Their goals and how they operate. SWOT
- The data they collect and interact with
What are three helpful tips when one is in the ask phase?
- research
- plan for the conversation
- take factual and contextual notes.
