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what is the main purpose of conducting research in media production?
to understand audience needs and preferences
what is a benefit of conducting research before starting a project?
informs decisions to meet target audience needs
what is a characteristic of primary reasearch?
collecting original data directly from the source
what is an example of primary research?
conducting a focus group, questionnaire, online survey, interview
what primary method involves gathering opinions from multiple people at the same time?
focus group
why is a key advantage of using interviews as a research method?
they allow for in-depth responses
what is a disadvantage of an online survey?
respondents can easily provide false information
which primary method is the best for collecting data from a large number of people quickly?
questionnaires
what type of research relies on data collected from books, journals, and online sources?
secondary research
what is an example of a secondary research source?
gathering information from a magazine, book, online website, the internet
what is a disadvantage of using the internet for secondary research?
information may be outdated or unreliable
what is the key difference between qualitative and quantitative research?
quantitative research involves numbers; qualitative research involves opinions and description
what is an example of quantitative data?
the number of people who viewed a video
when analysing research data, why is it important to consider both qualitative and quantitative information?
it gives a balanced view of numbers and opinions
what does the “type of product” in a client brief refer to?
the kind of media being produced (video, website ect…)
what is the purpose of a media product?
the reason why the product is being created (inform, entertain ect…)
what is the “audience segmentation” in the context of media production?
grouping the audience based on shared characteristics
what does “client ethos” refer to in a brief?
the client’s business values and principles
why is it important to consider the genre when interpreting a client brief?
it influences the stylistic choices and conventions used in the product
what is the purpose of setting a “timescale” in a client brief?
to establish deadlines for the project’s completion
what is an example of audience segmentation by “lifestyle”?
targeting an audience that is interested in outdoor activities
which purpose of a media product is focused on encouraging specific behaviours or actions?
influence
how can the “tone of language” be adapted to meet the purpose of a media product?
be selecting formal or informal language depending on the target audience
what does the “positioning of elements” refer to in media product design?
the placement of visual an textual components on the page or screen